Saturn
An ambiguous experimental tale with artistic symbolism.
4/5
- Drama, Experimental
- United Kingdom
- 2022
- 15 min
The 5-minute film opens with Jennifer Louise Martin (portraying herself) taking medication for post-natal depression. Upon consumption, the character transforms into her glamourous alter ego (now portrayed by Marlen Fjelstadt). Throughout the entire film, the short makes use of a miniature doll house to symbolize the protagonists attempt of self-control, whilst intercutting to a frantic life-scale interior where her ominous emotions continue to overwhelm her. Artwork by Jennifer Louise Martin is teased within the production set-designs. A disturbing, albeit moving watch that powerfully highlights the struggles of motherhood amidst mental illness.
This is the artists first film and while she has more recently explored the narrative in her paintings, this is the first time she is manifesting her story and its psychological dimensions on film.
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The 5-minute film opens with Jennifer Louise Martin (portraying herself) taking medication for post-natal depression. Upon consumption, the character transforms into her glamourous alter ego (now portrayed by Marlen Fjelstadt). Throughout the entire film, the short makes use of a miniature doll house to symbolize the protagonists attempt of self-control, whilst intercutting to a frantic life-scale interior where her ominous emotions continue to overwhelm her. Artwork by Jennifer Louise Martin is teased within the production set-designs. A disturbing, albeit moving watch that powerfully highlights the struggles of motherhood amidst mental illness.
This is the artists first film and while she has more recently explored the narrative in her paintings, this is the first time she is manifesting her story and its psychological dimensions on film.
Coming Soon