Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia (1998)

This video is based on a photograph dating from 1932, taken at the opening of the new Antonio Sant’Elia kindergarten in Como, Italy. We see children playing in the school’s functionalist garden (designed by the architect Giuseppe Terragni). The light is cold and it seems as if the sun is low, creating the long shadows of early spring. The image of the children remains in between a spontaneously captured moment and a composed picture. The movement of the young trees suggests that the image is frozen, while it simultaneously continues to melt further into motion, as though undecided in which direction to go.

Director: David Claerbout
Runtime: 5 min
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Country: Belgium
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx

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experimental

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia about?
This video is based on a photograph dating from 1932, taken at the opening of the new Antonio Sant’Elia kindergarten in Como, Italy. We see children playing in the school’s functionalist garden (designed by the architect Giuseppe Terragni). The light is cold and it seems as if the sun is low, creating the long shadows of early spring. The image of the children remains in between a spontaneously captured moment and a composed picture. The movement of the young trees suggests that the image is frozen, while it simultaneously continues to melt further into motion, as though undecided in which direction to go.
Who directed Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia?
Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia was directed by David Claerbout.
How long is Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia?
Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia produced?
Kindergarten Antonio Sant'Elia was produced in Belgium.