WINNER Lisbon Story Film Festival 2024





WINNER Lisbon Story Film Festival 2024
Not Without Gloves
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST INDIE EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT & BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM
Thank you so much Lisbon Story Film Festival 2024 and WILD FILMMAKER for giving Not Without Gloves awards for
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST INDIE EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT & BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM. It is an honor.
A special thanks for the fantastic job you do for us as filmmakers
Conny Malmqvist for the music in the film Not Without Gloves!
Best regards from Lena Mattsson.
Hello,
The Lisbon Story Film Festival 2024 has announced the list of winners!
We are very pleased to inform you that you have WON!
Best regards and congratulations once again!
Lisbon Story Film Festival
In partnership with Wild Filmmaker
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WINNER British Film Critics Awards 2024


 

WINNER British Film Critics Awards 2024
Not Without Gloves
BEST EXPERIMENTAL ORIGINAL PROJECT
Thank you so much British Film Critics Awards 2024 and WILD FILMMAKER for giving Not Without Gloves award for BEST EXPERIMENTAL ORIGINAL PROJECT. It is an honor.
A special thanks for the fantastic job you do for us as filmmakers
Conny Malmqvist for the music in the film Not Without Gloves!
Best regards from Lena Mattsson.
"Not without gloves" by Lena Mattsson
Lena Mattsson's film "Not without gloves" reveal the common identity that we share in the experience and memory of the landscapes we come from, which in this particular case is also Mattson’s own origin.
The film problematize a romantic nature experience through various distortions, interpretations and questioning of the original place. Instead, we are allowed to enter as visitors into a magical world. Where Mattsson highlights in a poetic way the COVID-19 pandemic and global environmental change.
Music Conny C-A Malmqvist.
Hello,
Today we have big news for you from the British Film Critics Awards!
We just received the winners’ list, and we’re thrilled to inform you that your project has been awarded!
Congratulations!
Warm regards,
Wild Filmmaker Team

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ESLÖVS KONSTHALL#18 Lena Mattsson


På torsdag, den 31 oktober bjuder konstföreningen ARTiE in till en kväll med film- och videokonstnären Lena Mattsson, på Bian i Eslöv. Under kvällen visas 10 kortfilmer och det blir samtidigt sverigepremiär för "The Rorschach Test" samt den prisbelönta filmen "Not Without Gloves". Lena är sedan mer än trettio år ett välkänt namn på den skånska konstscenen med en lång rad filmer, videoverk och installationer bakom sig. Hennes poetiska och stämningsfulla arbeten har kunnat ses på allt från Malmö konsthall till Nordiska akvarellmuseet. Under kvällen medverkar konstnären även i ett konstnärssamtal med ARTiEs Dan Jönsson.

Text: Konstperspektiv 
Affisch: ARTiE


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New film ”The Rorschach Test” by Lena Mattsson 2024

 





New film ”The Rorschach Test” by Lena Mattsson 2024.

”The Rorschach Test” is a multifaceted film about life and its shortcomings. The film touches upon normative questions on what is considered sick or healthy in contemporary times. Lena Mattsson illuminates life, art and film history in a poetic and metaphorical way in the film “The Rorschach test”. The foundational question is; What is normal? Is the answer always in the eye of the beholder?

Music: Conny C-A Malmqvist

Text: Lena Mattsson.



"The Rorschach Test by Lena Mattsson

The Rorschach Test is a short film about life. The film's title alludes to the psychological test, consisting of a series of symmetrically shaped ink blots, which a test subject must interpret. As spectators, we are faced with some sequences with a young woman looking at us, looking away, moving in an overgrown garden, lifting an umbrella, moving on a roof, sometimes smiling, sometimes worried, all the while bathed in strong sunlight in a lighting that is enhanced by the beautiful and sharp black and white photo. The film allows us as spectators to oscillate between being patient and observer. What are we seeing? Does it have to do with drawing the line between healthy and sick? Does it have to do with ourselves? What is really going on with the woman on the roof? What is she looking at? Who is watching her? What has happened? What will happen now? As always, Lena Mattsson lets the decisive action take place elsewhere, outside the image,as always, she asks herself if the answer is in the eye of the beholder.

Text: Lars Gustaf Andersson

Lars Gustaf Andersson is Professor at Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University, Sweden. Areas of research include experimental film, Swedish film history, immigrant filmmaking, minor cinema and artistic research."

Special thanks to Lars Gustaf Andersson, the actor in the film Ebba Melber and Conny Malmqvist who created the music for the film The Rorschach Test by Lena Mattsson.

Best regards from Lena Mattsson.


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WINNERS WILD FILMMAKERS AWARDS



WINNERS WILD FILMMAKERS AWARDS
2024 October 28 Special INDIE Event "MIA, International Audiovisual Market 2024, Rome."
Not Without Gloves
BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental Short Film), BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY
Thank you so much WILD FILMMAKERS AWARDS and 8 & Halfilm Awards 2024, Cristina Mari, Adel Sunes, Paola Traniani, Sally Valentina Lumi, Veronica Pastor, Rubin Saul" for giving
Not Without Gloves awards for
BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental Short Film), BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY. It is an honor. I humbly thank everyone involved.
A special thanks for the fantastic job you do for us as filmmakers
Conny Malmqvist for the music in the film Not Without Gloves!
Best regards from Lena Mattsson.
"Not without gloves" by Lena Mattsson
Lena Mattsson's film "Not without gloves" reveal the common identity that we share in the experience and memory of the landscapes we come from, which in this particular case is also Mattson’s own origin.
The film problematize a romantic nature experience through various distortions, interpretations and questioning of the original place. Instead, we are allowed to enter as visitors into a magical world. Where Mattsson highlights in a poetic way the COVID-19 pandemic and global environmental change.
Music Conny C-A Malmqvist.
"Good morning,
We are pleased to announce that you won the Special INDIE Event "MIA,
International Audiovisual Market 2024, Rome."
Thank you,
Best regards
WILD FILMMAKER
8 & Halfilm Awards 2024
Cristina Mari, Adel Sunes, Paola Traniani, Sally Valentina Lumi,
Veronica Pastor, Rubin Saul"
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The Rorschach Test. Critical Analysis ★★★★★ LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK CITY The Macoproject Film Festival






Thank you so much The Macoproject Film Festival for this well written film analysis! You who live in Sweden have the opportunity to see the film The Rorschach Test at Bian in Elslöv now on Thursday the 31th October at 19:00 where also some of Lena Mattsson's other short films are presented by ARTiE.
The Rorschach Test
Critical Analysis
★★★★★
LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK CITY
The Rorschach Test, crafted by Lena Mattsson, is a mesmerizing foray into the realm of human perception and the elusive boundaries between sanity and madness. As I delved into this short film, I found myself constantly oscillating between admiration and contemplation, grappling with the nuanced and deeply poetic layers Mattsson has woven into her narrative. The film, though brief at just over eight minutes, is a profound exploration of what it means to perceive and interpret reality, all while challenging conventional notions of normalcy. From the outset, The Rorschach Test captivates with its stark black-and-white cinematography, which serves as a powerful canvas for the unfolding drama. The visual choice not only evokes a sense of timelessness but also amplifies the film’s exploration of psychological depth and emotional resonance.
The young woman who becomes the central focus of the film is depicted in various states of movement and reflection—her actions imbued with a haunting sense of ambiguity. We see her in a sunlit garden, on a roof, and engaging in seemingly mundane tasks, yet each frame feels charged with hidden meanings and unspoken questions. One of the most compelling aspects of Mattsson’s work is the way it invites viewers to grapple with the question of what constitutes normality.
The film’s title, referencing the Rorschach inkblot test, sets the stage for this inquiry. Just as the inkblots are designed to elicit personal interpretations, the sequences in The Rorschach Test encourage us to project our own meanings and biases onto the images.
The woman’s various interactions—with her environment, with us as viewers, and with her own internal state—become a mirror reflecting our own psychological landscapes. Is she merely moving through a garden, or is she enacting a deeper struggle with her sense of self? What does her gaze convey about her internal state and our own perception of normalcy?
The juxtaposition of light and shadow in the film underscores this exploration. The interplay of these elements creates a visual tension that parallels the thematic tension between reality and perception. Mattsson’s use of lighting, combined with the film’s sharp black-and-white imagery, heightens the sense of duality and ambiguity. The sunlit scenes are both illuminating and obscuring, suggesting that clarity and confusion are often interwoven in our understanding of reality.
The recurring motif of the umbrella and the roof serves as potent symbols in this narrative. The umbrella, often a symbol of protection or concealment, might represent the woman's attempt to shield herself from the uncertainties of her existence. The roof, on the other hand, signifies both a vantage point and a potential barrier, suggesting the dual nature of perspective—how elevated views can both clarify and isolate. These symbols contribute to the film’s exploration of how individuals navigate their internal and external worlds.
Mattsson’s film also engages with deeper psychological themes, particularly the notion of self-examination and the quest for meaning. The woman’s shifting expressions—her smiles, her worries—evoke a sense of personal conflict and introspection. These moments of emotional fluctuation mirror the process of self-discovery and the struggle to reconcile one’s inner turmoil with external realities. The absence of a clear narrative resolution reinforces the idea that some questions about our identity and perception may remain unanswered, emphasizing the film’s role as a reflective and evocative experience rather than a definitive statement. In conclusion, The Rorschach Test is a masterful exploration of perception, normalcy, and the elusive nature of self-knowledge.
Lena Mattsson’s artistic vision, underscored by her evocative use of imagery and symbolism, challenges viewers to confront their own interpretations of reality. The film’s rich visual language and its open-ended narrative encourage a deep engagement with the psychological and existential questions it poses. Through its poetic and introspective approach, Mattsson invites us to question what we see and what it reveals about ourselves, making The Rorschach Test a compelling and thought-provoking piece of cinema.
LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK CITY



Special thanks to ARTiE, Bella J Tinghammar, Dan Jönsson.
The actor in the film Ebba Melber and Conny Malmqvist who created the music for the film The Rorschach Test by Lena Mattsson.





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