The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy

Another complex montage of image and sounds; this time, it’s an adaptation of Masahiko Shimada’s short story “My Dear Mummy”, which was based on a true story. The mummified body of a man is found in the mountains. By his side, there is a notebook which reveals he has killed himself by starvation. The entries in that final journal are read out-loud by a voice over (it’s the voice of Petropolis’ [...]

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