Hannah Goodman
" Aeterna"
Bio
Hannah Goodman is an emerging filmmaker and visual artist with a passion for exploring the human condition through experimental and sensory-driven cinema. Born and raised in Brighton, UK. Hannah developed an early interest in the intersection of movement, visual art, and sound as a means of self expression.
A student at The Northern Film School (LBU) her work delves into themes of identity, existence, and the delicate balance between the individual and the vast, complex world we inhabit.
Synopsis
Aeterna is a movement-based film that explores the feeling of personal insignificance when confronted with the complexity of human existence. By combining choreography and cinematography, the film plays with distorting the human form, offering a visual representation of our place in the world.
Director Statement
Aeterna is a deep exploration of human existence and the realization of our insignificance within the vast, intricate web of life. This film visually and sonically articulates the intense emotions that arise when we confront the overwhelming complexity of the world and our seemingly minute place within it.
Inspired by introspective moments where I grappled with my own smallness, I sought to translate this feeling into a sensory experience that transcends traditional narratives. By merging choreography and cinematography, Aeterna creates a visual language that speaks to the impermanence and fragility of our human experience.
The film’s sonic landscape, crafted from layered interviews and distant whispers, reflects the fragmented nature of our thoughts and amplifies the sense of isolation we might feel when faced with our own insignificance.