Life Without Dreams
Jessica Bardsley / United States, France / 2022 / European Premiere / 13 min.
synopsis
In a capitalist society, light never fades and labor never slacks. We're all expected to be constantly awake and efficient drivers of profit. Our sleep schedules have been impaired and there's no time for us to dream, let alone think of social change. This half-awake visual poem about sleep deprivation and its impact on the human body and senses is inspired by the author's own personal experiences with insomnia.“As long as necessity is socially dreamed, Dreaming will remain a social necessity.” (Guy Debord)
biography
American artist and visiting assistant professor Jessica Bardsley (* 1987) shoots films, writes, and lectures. She was a research fellow at Harvard University, where she also earned her PhD in Film and Visual Studies. Her award-winning films have been screened at various festivals, including CPH:DOX, Visions du Réel, and True/False.more about film
| director: | Jessica Bardsley |
| producer: | Jessica Bardsley |
contact
Jessica Bardsleyjessicabardsley@gmail.com
Film at festival
| premiere type: | European Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2022 |
| section: | Fascinations |
| language: | English |
| subtitles: | No Subtitle |
| colour: | Colour and B&W |
Info
| director: | Jessica Bardsley |
| original title: | Life Without Dreams |
| country: | United States, France |
| year: | 2022 |
| running time: | 13 min. |
