Synopsis

DONT KNOW WHAT: Is this a serious avantgarde film for an intellectual audience or an entertaining animation film for a larger audience? Definitely it shifts between several categories: between life action and animation (single frame editing). Between language and music (language is transformed into music). Between serious formal interest in the film image and a humorous approach to it. Between conceptual planning and playful experimentation. Between intellect and emotion. So, no wonder, when the audience might say: DONT KNOW WHAT.

Thomas Renoldner

Thomas Renoldner (1960, Linz) studied psychology and educational theory from 1979-83, and 1989-94 painting and animation film at the Academy of Applied Arts in Vienna. Since his early youth, he has worked as a self-taught filmmaker, as well as in the areas of music, painting, installation and performance. He has made numerous experimental, animated and documentary films and some commercials. Also works as a producer, teacher, film historian, festival organiser and curator for animated films.