Abstract
Max Hattler Focus Director 2025 Special Retrospective Screening at KuanDu 15th International Animation Festival.
This program presents a cross-section of Max Hattler’s abstract and experimental animation films, spanning two decades, from his time as a graduate student on the Animation MA at the Royal College of Art in London, up to the present day. In his work, Max Hattler is interested in the space between abstraction and representation, where storytelling is freed from the constraints of traditional narrative. His practice contemplates microcosms, moments, and atmospheres: close-ups as reflections on the big picture, and aesthetics as reflections on politics. While his works are devoid of dialogue, they explore the relationship between sound, music and the moving image. The screening will be complemented by a talk / Q&A session, in which Max Hattler will give insights into his creative process.
This program presents a cross-section of Max Hattler’s abstract and experimental animation films, spanning two decades, from his time as a graduate student on the Animation MA at the Royal College of Art in London, up to the present day. In his work, Max Hattler is interested in the space between abstraction and representation, where storytelling is freed from the constraints of traditional narrative. His practice contemplates microcosms, moments, and atmospheres: close-ups as reflections on the big picture, and aesthetics as reflections on politics. While his works are devoid of dialogue, they explore the relationship between sound, music and the moving image. The screening will be complemented by a talk / Q&A session, in which Max Hattler will give insights into his creative process.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Event | KuanDu 15th International Animation Festival (2025 KDIAF) - Taiwan, Taiwan, China Duration: 26 Oct 2025 → 1 Nov 2025 https://kdiaf.tnua.edu.tw |