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Working on Tem Fé
Helen and Leonore, the two directors, approached the shoot with a highly experimental mindset. Their focus was on expression—through dance, through the location, through imagery. There was never a concrete narrative, nor was one intended. That made my work on the project especially exciting. At first, I wasn’t entirely sure where this journey would lead, but I had a sense that with enough experimentation and storytelling intuition, there was a way to weave everything into a cohesive whole.
During the first few weeks, I spent a lot of time selecting footage and working on the voiceover. I had the feeling that the voiceover hinted at a deeper layer—something I hadn’t quite discovered in the existing material. Then, by chance, I stumbled across an archival film reel from 1968—filled with abstract footage of plants, flowers, and butterflies. The butterfly images immediately captivated me. Suddenly, it became clear: I could divide the film into four distinct chapters, each reflecting a stage in the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
That idea, along with the newly found footage, brought the entire project into sharp focus. I knew instinctively which material belonged to which phase. The voiceover fell perfectly into place, and I soon had a strong first cut. Together with a musician—and by creating many of the synths and soundscapes myself—I worked to craft a musical layer that supported the film. I edited until every cut felt organic. Felix, our sound designer, added the final polish.
The result is an experimental, metaphorical film with a deep underlying message. It was a joy to be part of such a beautiful project.
