Antagonista, Creator/Destroyer” – an animated film shifts the narrative focus to a broader exploration of dark femininity, animism, chaos, chemistry, and quantum physics

Application summary

Voice and visibility to the concealed forces of creation and destruction, aka Follow me into the chaos. The project, "Antagonista - Creator/Destroyer" is a 70-minute long animated film that shifts the narrative focus to a deeper exploration of dark femininity, natures phenomena, chaos, chemistry, and quantum physics. The project gives voice and visibility to the invisible forces of creation and destruction trough feminine, highlighting the interconnectedness of all life and matter. Through a fusion of ancient Finnish cosmology, animistic worldviews, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, the film delves into non-human narratives and offers an alternative way of perceiving the world. The animation unfolds as a collage of songs and short stories composed by myself and contributions from animistic practitioners all over the world. Central to the narrative is the theme of dark femininity—embodying both creation and destruction—as a transformative force. Through drum journeys and medicine walk practices, the film portrays encounters with powerful, chaotic energies, illustrating how profound healing often arises from moments of collapse and regeneration. The film's animations seek to explore life beyond human perception. By centering non-human actors to dark femininity narratives it offers new dimensions to artistic and philosophical inquiry. A crucial component of the film is the use of a 7.1 surround sound system, which will immerse viewers in an expansive auditory landscape. The sound design will complement the visual storytelling by amplifying the emotional depth of these alternative narratives, enhancing the impact of the drum journeys and the raw energy of the natural forces depicted. The immersive sound system will allow for a more visceral experience, drawing audiences into the film’s exploration of dark femininity and its transformative power.