Seen

This experimental, black-and-white short uses a melancholic film noir aesthetic to deliver a philosophical critique of modern visual culture and the constant drive for visibility. A solitary woman with a suitcase wanders through anonymized spaces such as train stations, empty rooms and lecture halls, while a poetic voice-over reflects on the loss of authenticity. The narrator argues that the great catastrophe of modern life is the excess of ‘visibility’, which differs from the genuine recognition of ‘being seen’. The protagonist struggles with her own complicity, leading to the film's piercing final question: “Do you see me now?”