Capricorn Sunset [a constellation] by Johannes Binotto is a compelling essay film that dives into the nature of cinema itself, treating it not as a fixed narrative but as an open-ended constellation of images, ideas, and personal interpretation. This essay film thereby invites viewers into a meditative exploration of how individual frames, sequences, and even the act of viewing itself, contribute to personal and collective meaning-making. Binotto combines diverse cinematic fragments, his theoretical reflections on cinema, and personal observations. He demonstrates how films, similar to constellations, often gain their significance and meaning through the interpretations we have of them.

As it expands our understanding of the medium film, Capricorn Sunset [a constellation] challenges the conventional cinematic structures and embraces a more experimental or philosophical approach. It thereby also aligns with A Fidai Film: a commitment to artistic freedom and a willingness to explore complex themes through unconventional means.

Capricorn Sunset [a constellation] is part of a larger block on investigating images of violence against Palestinians.

This film has been selected in collaboration with Filmexplorer from their online Video Essay Gallery.