Jean Speck (1860–1933)

Director: Rouzbeh Rashidi & Jann Clavadetscher  ·  Year: 2011  ·  Production: Experimental Film Society

Synopsis

(70 Min miniDV HDV Stereo B&W Switzerland Ukraine Hungary Ireland 2011) Cast & Crew: Directors: Rouzbeh Rashidi & Jann Clavadetscher Concept: Rouzbeh Rashidi & Jann Clavadetscher DoP: Jann Clavadetscher Sound & Edit: Rouzbeh Rashidi Featuring: Jann Clavadetscher Synopsis: Little is known of Jean Speck (1860-1933) beyond the fact that he opened Zurich’s first cinema. Rouzbeh Rashidi and Jann Clavadetscher consider the flittering black and white ghosts and shadows that he left in his wake in their phantasmagorical experimental feature film. This journey through a cinematic night probes the very essence of the cinematic image. Shot on miniDV & HDV Camcorder. Post Production on Final Cut Pro. Produced By Jann Clavadetscher & Experimental Film Society © 2011 Switzerland Ukraine Hungary Ireland. Festival & Public Screening: 2013 – Corner College Gallery (Switzerland)

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