Jonas Erler

His work illustrates people. Densha Tattoo reflects on craft, inspiration and the scene. — What is the essence of a human being? One stitch at a time. A portrait about the tattoo artist.

In 1829 the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt attempted a russian-siberian expedition. Humboldt travelled to obtain a clear view of nature, people and life in this immense country. 2019 naturalists and humanists attempted a transdisciplinary expedition on the trails of Humboldt. To capture the events various cameras were taken along. A non-chronological narration.

In the old projection room of a cinema something comes to life. 24 frames per second. 24 beats per minute. The analogue film is infinite. ∞

We are freeing us from gravity and fleeing from reality. We are weightless, free. Everything becomes VACUUM.

SUMMER. HEAT. SWEAT. CHILDREN'S LAUGHTER. ALL BECOMES DARKNESS.

The encounter ends in an relationship. They value and forgive each other. The relationship grows and roots deeper then any other before. — But every fire comes to an end, vanishes and all emotions congeal. Remaining only strangers.

A short tale about nature and isolation. Narrated by Andrei Tarkovsky. Shot on 16mm Fomapan R in spring 2020.

The boy is familiar with his surroundings. His path is linear and without diversions. Slowly, doubts creep into his mind and he begins to question the status quo. Where does my path lead?