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Hypnosis Film Explores War Trauma Displacement
1 Feb
Summary
- Film explores hypnosis for Ukrainian soldiers adapting to displacement.
- Afghan women's secret gyms offer solace and connection.
- Filmmakers delve into personal and collective displacement themes.
Filmmaker Er Gorbach's 12-minute film 'Rotation' delves into the psychological impact of war on Ukrainian soldiers. The movie centers on a young woman undergoing therapeutic hypnosis to cope with her transition from civilian life to military service.
Er Gorbach explained her film was inspired by the concept of displacement, specifically how individuals adapt to new realities. She noted that some soldiers struggle with loss and grief, leading to hypnosis as a means to forgive themselves for perceived failures.
Meanwhile, Sadat's 14-minute film, 'Super Afghan Gym,' is set in a Kabul gym where women gather secretly during a designated hour. These gatherings provide a space for them to discuss body norms and daily life.
