BEYOND THE NOW

Logline:
A meditative exploration of the forest as both a Romantic symbol and a site of contemporary crisis, Beyond the Now contrasts historical utopias with present-day realities.

Short Synopsis:
Beyond the Now critically examines the forest as an emblem of both Romantic longing and ecological uncertainty. Inspired by Italian landscapes immortalized by German and European Romantic painters of the 18th and 19th centuries, the film reflects on idealized visions of nature, escapism, and utopian futures. Set against this historical backdrop, the work juxtaposes these ideals with stark images of a present-day forest scarred by wildfire. Through this tension between the hopes of the past and the realities of the present, Beyond the Now offers a poignant meditation on landscape, memory, and the shifting relationship between humanity and nature.