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The National Gallery is collaborating with the London Film School on 'Transcriptions: LFS Shorts', an innovative new project which involves second term students producing short 3-4 minute films inspired by the Gallery’s collection as part of their course.
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From the film-maker:
The plot of ‘Cuddle Cure’ originated with the ideas of mortality, redemption and innocence which I saw portrayed in this painting.
Without getting over-analytical about it, the story of this man accidentally dropping his baby while trying to be a good father resonated with the image of Saint Francis holding a skull, as though he’s asking for forgiveness for his wrongdoings. Although my film isn’t as dramatic as the painting leads on to be, it still incorporates the whole ‘frailty of human life’ aspect in everyday life.
Jeroen Bogaert
A piece inspired by Francisco de Zurbarán: Saint Francis in Meditation, 1639
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN