Graduation project
The Ghost Fossil
Mirano Suzuki
An auto-fictional short film challenges the limitations of language by investigating the enigmatic aspects of the Japanese linguistic system.
The Ghost Fossil is an auto-fictional short film that delves into the enigmatic aspects of the Japanese linguistic system, particularly the alphabet of Hiragana. Unfolding the notion of the in-between in relation to the body and self, the film challenges the limitations of language and self-expression. It weaves fragments from different disciplines, questioning predetermined categories and systems. Hiragana is depicted as a fluid and indeterminate language, oscillating between word and image, meaning and non-meaning. Through poetic imagery and introspective narration, The Ghost Fossil invites viewers to embrace uncertainty and engage with the world in a more nuanced and thoughtful way.