Kate Bauer

The film, titled “Thin Air,” by filmmaker Marcin Kaproń premiered in front of a large audience for the first time today at the Fall Student Film Show. The eleven-minute short is Marcin’s first film, produced in association with The New School.

The film begins with a panning shot of the city, and stops to focus on a young man in his apartment. The context is provided by the radio broadcast in the background. Layers of narrative are revealed as the story unfolds. Details of color and sound accent the film, providing a subtext for the viewer to follow, as the main character leads the audience through his day.

The somber, longing sound of a violin is woven throughout, establishing the mood and meandering in and out at all the appropriate moments. Details, hidden within each frame are brought to the surface only by the most discerning eye. The way the shots are framed, it is obvious that it was done by a professional. And not surprising, Marcin is a photographer, as well.

For film or photography projects, he can be contacted here.