Sweetness From Nowhere: A Cinematic Exploration of Assault and Transphobia
A new film titled "A Sweetness From Nowhere" by Swedish artist Ester Bergsmark has just premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival (CPH:DOX). This unique film combines various art forms to explore themes of assault and transphobia. The story follows a journey of survival triggered by a haunting shout in Berlin in 2011, delving into themes of lust, transformation, and healing through fantasy, the body, and unexpected connections between time, nature, and healing. The film is described as a hybrid of documentary essay, poetic facts, and evocative fable.
Directed by Bergsmark and produced by Anna-Maria Kantarius for Sweden's Garagefilm International, the film features cinematography by Minka Jakerson and Bergsmark. It explores how darkness can be nourishing and the entanglement of life with the Earth and collective existence. Bergsmark emphasizes the importance of dissolving into flesh, rhythm, and the collective, finding freedom in being opened by the world and remaining singular within it. The film also delves into the human pulse that sustains many transgender individuals and its connection to the non-human world.
Bergsmark's director's statement reflects on the contemplation of death, the vastness of time and space, and the moments of sweetness that emerge unexpectedly. Life's force runs through everything like sap, connecting distinct entities and touching different places and times in a cosmic intimacy. The film invites viewers to experience these moments of sweetness that defy expectations and bind separate entities together.
An exclusive trailer for "A Sweetness From Nowhere" is now available, offering a glimpse into the cinematic world of the film. If you're ready for a unique and thought-provoking experience, check out the trailer to get a taste of what the film has to offer.