Alone Together, the Social Life of Benches
Photo by Esther Johnson
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Photo by Esther Johnson
Synopsis
Through a series of oral testimonies and carefully composed portraits, Alone Together, the Social Life of Benches explores how individuals and groups spend time in two distinctive public London locations.
Made by Esther Johnson as part of an Arts & Humanities Research Council project, this poetic documentary illuminates the thoughts and memories of frequent users of General Gordon Square, Woolwich, and St Helier Open Space, Sutton.
Revolving around the micro-space of the humble bench, the film incorporates contributions from a diverse range of visitors. These testimonies highlight themes such as the psychological feeling of being in a space, the rhythm and flow of visitors to a place, the importance of design for everyday street furniture and access to communal outdoor space.
The film acts like a stranger who joins you to ‘watch the world go by’, and to break the ice by starting a conversation with their fellow bench user. http://blanchepictures.com/alone-together/
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running Time
- 18 mins
- Format
- 2K
- Director
- Esther Johnson
- Producer
- Esther Johnson
- Executive Producer
- Arts & Humanities Research Council
- Screenwriter
- Esther Johnson
- Music
- Oberphones
- Principal Cast
- Featuring: the people of Sutton and Woolwich, London
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 5th June 2017
