Poster, other promotionals, signage and merchandising design for Curtas Vila do Conde, 31st International Film Festival.

“History is a central element in this 31st edition of Curtas Vila do Conde. At the start of a new decade of life, Curtas celebrates its journey so far, underlining its importance for Portugal’s film history and for the individual stories of so many cinephiles who have been to Vila do Conde to rediscover the magic of cinema. (…)” (www.curtas.pt)

Poster’s composition orbits around a closeup of the sculpture Le Baiser (The Kiss, circa 1882) by Auguste Rodin (1840–1917). “The Kiss originally represented Paolo and Francesca, two characters borrowed, once again, from Dante’s Divine Comedy: slain by Francesca’s husband who surprised them as they exchanged their first kiss, the two lovers were condemned to wander eternally through Hell.” (www.musee-rodin.fr)
“I invent nothing, I rediscover.” — Auguste Rodin

Should we rediscover life or just watch the hate take over?

Year: 2023
Client: Curtas Vila do Conde CRL
Video spots by Loop (loopaudiovisual.com)