No Horses on Mars (2024), directed by Bea de Visser, is an experimental short film that delves into the perceptual world of horses. Through a combination of ethological research and artistic interpretation, the film presents the horse’s point of view, exploring its behavior, perception, and brain function. The narrative challenges anthropocentric perspectives, prompting viewers to reconsider their understanding of animal consciousness and the human-animal relationship.
This project was an invitation do do some quite experimental work on colour, selective sharpening, lens distortion and also included some visual effects work such as compositing a galoping horse onto a motorway.
Credits
| written and directed by | Bea de Visser |
| cinematography | Adri Schrover NSC |
| editing | Bea de Visser |
| producer | Bea de Visser |
| production company | Anotherfilm |