Where to watch Example # 35 (2022)

Story

This six-minute documentary uses stop-motion animation to bring archival photographs to life. The images come from Cuban court records and reveal how the state's surveillance apparatus monitored citizens beyond just political opponents. The film examines the monitoring of ordinary people who deviated from state expectations, including those considered misfits or nonconformists. Through this visual approach, the work explores themes of state control and individual freedom during a specific period of Cuban history.

Why watch

• Innovative use of pixilation animation technique applied to documentary material
• Rare access to historical Cuban court archive photographs rarely seen publicly
• Compact runtime offers insight into surveillance and state control systems

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary art forms and historical politics; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with younger audiences.