Film

Free Jazz Vein

2017 · 47m · Documentary

From the director of Expencive Porno, comes the new experimental surf movie shot on super 16mm film, Free Jazz Vein.

Free Jazz Vein is an experimental surf film shot on super 16mm film. In his latest work, Argentinian-born and US-based artist, Tin Ojeda, pursues his ongoing fascination with a vintage, 1970s filmmaking style inspired by period jazz album covers and movie posters. Shot in the USA, Central America, Australia, and Indonesia, the film celebrates surfing exploits while keeping an eye on the darker side of things. Ojeda, who shot and edited the film himself, revels in spectacular scenes of sunsets on the beach, sunlight glinting on foam, and heart-stopping shots of the chiseled bodies of pro surfers gliding through the waves. At the same time, he provides glimpses into the poverty that exists next to the glorious beaches, and hints at political violence simmering just under the surface. Super 16mm film, with its grainy texture, lens flares, and painterly depth of field, lends the film a nostalgic feel, while off-screen dialog and statements keep it in the 'here and now'.

Justin Adams

Beau Foster

Alex Knost

Kassia Meadora

Jared Mell

Ozzie Write

• Tin OjedaDirector

Free Jazz Vein (2018) | Alex Knost, Justin Adams, Kassia Meador, Jared Mell | Official Trailer

Release date

May 18, 2017

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

47m

Rated

NR

Genres

Documentary