An experimental documentary about the eye-cathers of the Finnish urban landscape and the memories behind them.

Written, Directed and Edited by Panu Johansson
Produced by Flatlight & Panu Johansson

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ABOUT THE FILM

Water Tower Symphony is an experimental documentary film that depicts Finnish water towers and the memories associated with them.

Water Tower Symphony is a tribute to Finnish water towers and the memories associated with them in the form of an experimental film. As the title suggests, the piece gives the spotlight to Finnish water towers, the real eye-catchers of the local constructed environment.

According to recent studies these towers have become town symbols that create local identity. Water Tower Symphony not only documents, but also revives this kind of everyday environment typical to Finland. These slowly disappearing surreal buildings deserve to be depicted through art: they deserve a visual symphony of their own.

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ARTIST

Panu Johansson

Panu Johansson is a media artist and an experimental filmmaker from Finland. He works with moving image, photography and sound. His works have been exhibited in various festivals, exhibitions and microcinemas since the year 2000.

Reoccurring themes in Johansson’s work are memories, landscape, the history of experimental film and cultural history. When working with moving image he prefers analogue film, though he is open to all materials. Johansson collects images and sounds eagerly and also likes to use ”found footage” materials whenever possible. His works could be described with terms such as landscape film, diary film or personal film.

Funded by

AVEK Kopiosto

Arts Promotion Centre Finland

Arts Promotion Centre Finland – Regional arts councils

Jussi Eiramon Säätiö

Flatlight

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Written, Directed & Edited by Panu Johansson

Producer Maria Gullsten

Director of Photography Toni Kauppila, Ilmari Mannermaa, Panu Johansson

Sound Designer Heikki Illikainen

Colorist Jussi Rovanperä

VFX Toni Kauppila

AD, Graphic Designer Toni Rantanen

Produced by Flatlight & Panu Johansson

More about the film: panujohansson.com