Saudade
Sara Ferrer, 'Saudade' excerpt: (00:10:53 - 00:12:00)
"Saudade" emerges as a poignant exploration of emotion and longing, manifested through a film recorded underwater. The imagery of sand, fluidly shifting across the screen, evokes a sense of ethereal movement akin to smoke, casting an aura of perpetual uncertainty and internal reflection. Set against the backdrop of a black and white palette, the film immerses viewers in a realm where time seems suspended, inviting introspection and contemplation.
Titled "Saudade," a term rooted in Portuguese culture, the work embodies the ineffable yearning felt by those separated from their families, whether by choice or circumstance. It resonates with individuals who have embarked on journeys far from home, whether in pursuit of new opportunities or to toil at sea, their return shrouded in uncertainty.
The sea, symbolized as an open door to an uncertain destiny, becomes a metaphorical conduit for the myriad emotions encapsulated within the human experience, a profound meditation on the themes of, displacement, and the connection to one's roots.