The Motion (2025)

The perspective of four women, the voices of three, but the story of one and so many.

The Motion (2025) poster

This experimental short film explores the reconstruction and recollection of traumatic events through fragmented memories, using a non-linear narrative and a layered visual approach. The film emphasizes the penetration of montage, with an anarchic and chaotic tone that reflects both fun and disorder. The film brings to life concerns about how a woman moves, how she speaks, dreams, and how she is stripped of her inherent qualities by a society which continues to sexualize and harmfully perceive her. It visualizes a recollection of thoughts, dreams and memories, symbolically intertwining the characters experiences of their conscious with their subconscious.

Director: Lisa Danilkovych
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Paul Christian Rajapu
Editing: Leslie Dai
Production: Motion Dames Productions
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

surrealism, dream realm, experimental cinema, poetic, feminist cinema, women's experimental cinema

More Films by Director: Lisa Danilkovych
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Motion about?
This experimental short film explores the reconstruction and recollection of traumatic events through fragmented memories, using a non-linear narrative and a layered visual approach. The film emphasizes the penetration of montage, with an anarchic and chaotic tone that reflects both fun and disorder. The film brings to life concerns about how a woman moves, how she speaks, dreams, and how she is stripped of her inherent qualities by a society which continues to sexualize and harmfully perceive her. It visualizes a recollection of thoughts, dreams and memories, symbolically intertwining the characters experiences of their conscious with their subconscious.
Who directed The Motion?
The Motion was directed by Lisa Danilkovych.
Who stars in The Motion?
The Motion stars Daria-Andreea Lupu, Viola Townsend, Maira Rose van Emden, Leya Gooly, Khushi Garga, Eva Muilerman.
How long is The Motion?
The Motion has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Motion?
The Motion is a Drama film.
Where was The Motion produced?
The Motion was produced in Netherlands.