magic muscle moments (2021)

"An ageing man is drawn into the world of shopping television fitness equipment adverts."

The film was my first real step towards experimental documentary. In the film, I explored embodiment and its objectification through a docufictive narrative - themes that still fascinate me.

We took conscious risks in making the film. We shot it entirely with a VHS camera, which gave it a utopian, nostalgic and surreal aesthetic. The film serves as a memory of the 90's, a time when children grew up with the guidance of a shopping TV.

I also deal with my father's cancer in the film, which made it docufictive. My father is the main character in the film and I tried to build the film through his feelings as well; the desire to be strong, fit and able forever.

About:

Genre: Documentary

Length: 10min

Director, producer: Iivo Korhonen

DOP: Aake Kivalo

Editing and effects by Nikke Bagge

Sound design by Iivo Korhonen

Colour definition: Aake Kivalo

Production company: Aalto University ELO Film School

© Iivo Korhonen