Suddenly TV

This film emerges from an intriguing collaboration between the filmmaker and the Suddenly TV Channel collective. With a playful approach, these revolutionary journalists first craft their communication tools out of cardboard and plastic, using them to "document" the situation. By giving voice to various individuals during this sit-in, the film constructs a pluralistic discourse—one that articulates the participants' key social and economic demands with clarity, conviction, and even joy, ultimately converging in a shared call for democracy. A reflection of both their limited resources and the urgency of the moment, this inventive setup—combined with the performative power of an effective street interview format—captures the significance of this collective act of solidarity and self-affirmation in raising awareness and inspiring change. The mood of the movement is embodied in this process. The violent repression by security forces then shifts the film’s perspective. No longer mediated by the improvised camera, the imagery becomes stark and unfiltered, exposing, without embellishment, the destruction and the peaceful resistance met with live ammunition. This tonal and formal shift underscores the gravity and immense challenge of political and social transformation—while also reaffirming the crucial need to continue documenting, sharing, and resisting.

Hubert Sabino-Brunette
Head of programming
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