CALXOPHOBIA

Experimental, Fiction, Music Video, Art, City, Identity, LGBT, Mental Health, Urban Art, Women

Germany

2022

Runtime, min

Helen suffers from a rare fear of chalk. One day she feels encroached by several chalk figures in Helsinki and decides to confront her fear. In the Amos Rex museum, she discovers the works of Keith Haring and adapts his style to her needs for catharsis.

Director:

Dave Lojek

Selections and Awards:

1. Kino Euphoria Helsinki, Finland 2022 2. Open KinoBerlino Screening, Germany 2022 3. Portobello Film Festival London, United Kingdom 2022 4. Rychnovská Osmicka, Czech Republic 2022 – BEST EXPERIMENT / VIDEOCLIP 5. Strekovská kamera - Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic 2022 6. Landesfilmfestival Berlin / Brandenburg, Germany 2022 – 2nd PRIZE 7. Videonale Short Film Festival Berlin, Germany 2022 8. Obscura Short Film Night Berlin, Germany 2022 9. Arlesheimer Kurzfilmtage (online), Switzerland 2023 10. End of the Road Film Festival Ely, MN, USA 2023 11. Ostinale Senftenberg, Germany 2023 12. Independent Days International Film Festival Karlsruhe, Germany 2023, Rychnovská Osmicka, Czech Republic 2022 – BEST EXPERIMENT / VIDEOCLIP Landesfilmfestival Berlin / Brandenburg, Germany 2022 – 2nd PRIZE

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REVIEWS:

Well, well, well! I just watched CALXOPHOBIA and I must say, that chalk sure knows how to put on a show! Helen's journey from fear to empowerment was inspiring, and the video's visuals were stunning. And let's not forget about Keith Haring's influence - it was the cherry on top of this art sundae. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out - you won't regret it!

Elena Navarro Perez