Deanimated: The Invisible Ghost

This work is designed as a 60-minute loop for gallery spaces, moving beyond traditional theater settings. The film focuses on the gradual elimination of the actors, leading to a fragmented narrative where the presence of Bela Lugosi and others fades into absence. Instead of a conventional storyline, viewers encounter backgrounds and disjointed camera movements that evoke a sense of ghostly presence.

Arnold's piece engages with philosophical themes about existence and absence. The absence of actors like Lugosi creates an environment where their traces, such as sounds of bullets or dust, become integral to the experience. This exploration of presence in absence invites viewers to reconsider the nature of film and its relationship to the audience, making it a distinctive work in the realm of experimental cinema.