Memento Mori (2005)

Viewed from the world of Roger Ballen. Ballen is renowned for his confronting and bleak black and white portraits of marginalised South Africans. Melle van Essen follows in Ballen’s footsteps by creating 'Living' photographs with fixed frames and strong black and white contrasts with great emphasis on composition.

Director: Saskia Vredeveld
Runtime: 15 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memento Mori about?
Viewed from the world of Roger Ballen. Ballen is renowned for his confronting and bleak black and white portraits of marginalised South Africans. Melle van Essen follows in Ballen’s footsteps by creating 'Living' photographs with fixed frames and strong black and white contrasts with great emphasis on composition.
Who directed Memento Mori?
Memento Mori was directed by Saskia Vredeveld.
How long is Memento Mori?
Memento Mori has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).