Vasilisa Ikryannikova
@vasilisaikra
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About
Work
13’57”
Graduation work from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie
In a surreal, nostalgic world that balances between familiarity and sterility, a nameless character embarks on an emotional journey of dance and poetry, seeking beauty and meaning amidst existential liminality.
Premiered in Eye Film Museum on the 28th of June 2024
Part of the Official Selection of the Nederlands Film Festval 2024
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4’54”
Two women find themselves in a train. They are complete strangers, yet for a brief moment in time they are able to break out of this roles.
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By Vasilisa Ikryannikova and Anna (Shushu) Sieberns
5’26”
‘Where do we start’ is an abstract exploration of how recording stories about fleeing can be held in intimate conversations between friends.
Using the medium of the VHS tape this short film fuses glimpses of two stories of Mo Ghandour and Kiril Seleznov.
When are stories able or unable to be told? When do stories end or begin, when do we pause?
Premiered at Eye Film Museum as part of the Eye on Art Research Labs 2023
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25’10”
Documentary film about Russian queer youth before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a time capsule of a period that no longer exists.
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By Vasilisa Ikryannikova, Daniil Masterov and Maya Luz
5’34”
In a mystical space, a feeling of togetherness is formed. Through bodies, liquids and play of perspective we are taken on a trip of emotional healing.
Premiered at the Platform 2nd of April
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By Vasilisa Ikryannikova and Daniil Masterov
21’49”
Installation film about cctv surveillance. A commentary on surveillance and the emergence of webcams as a cinematic medium. An exploration of what we see and our blind spots.
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9’40”
A visual study of the Soviet and post Soviet film era, an exploration and translation of tender moments in cinema during difficult times. Translated excerpts of films that have not been translated into English and probably will never be. Voiced over by Vasilisa Ikryannikova.
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