Yes, yes, it HAS been a while, hasn't it ?! And I KNOW I said I'd talk about all things burlesque, but I'm yet to collate my thoughts on that, so another film review it is.
ATBAB was a 2009 entry into Sydney's week-long Kino Kabaret, and most recently screened at "Jurassic Lounge" at the Australian Museum. Taking the world renowned 1848 words written by Cecil F. Alexander, the participants of Kino Kabaret give their rendition of this classic hymn in Auslan (Australian Sign Language).
What I enjoyed most about this short was being a participant myself, albeit behind the scenes. Watching the involvement of the participants - from all walks of life, with varying degrees of proficiency in Auslan, and some who carry other "disabilities".
To witness the joy on their faces, then see that captured through the uncomplicated process of point, shoot, edit was uplifting.
Mr Debs once again found a poignant coupling of words and images. The viewing may be simple, but the message is profound. However, and is usually his way, Debs has added his own cheeky twist to the lyrics - see if you catch it.
There is not much else to say about this short except that look once, you see the familiar. Look twice, you see the simplicity. Take a third look, you just might see the message.
To view this, and more short films from Phillip Debs ProVisual, head to his channel on youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/phillipdebs, or visit his website : www.pdprovisual.com.au
Enjoy.
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