Nocturne
Director João Nisa
Countries Portugal
Duration 27 min
Synopsis
A fragmentary description of the abandoned area of Lisbon's Luna Park, in the period between its closing down and ultimate demolition. A set of long static takes, punctuated by small movements, depicts some of the precinct's features (sealed or half-dilapidated façades, partially dismantled attractions), retracing a route within the premises. Intended to force the focus of perception, the film explores the links between temporal experience and the visual and aural grasp of a specific place.
A fragmentary description of the abandoned area of Lisbon's Luna Park, in the period between its closing down and ultimate demolition. A set of long static takes, punctuated by small movements, depicts some of the precinct's features (sealed or half-dilapidated façades, partially dismantled attractions), retracing a route within the premises. Intended to force the focus of perception, the film explores the links between temporal experience and the visual and aural grasp of a specific place.