short film: 3D photogrammetry and animation, voice reproduction using AI
People that are admired (or envied) as local heroes for their contributions to society can be found everywhere, be it the voluntary worker next door, renowned politicians, celebrities or fictitious characters. Some people aspire to find themselves in this role at some point, while others would like to be close to someone they consider inspirational.
“Was macht dich zu einem Helden?” deals with this age-old myth by exploring the boundaries between perceived heroism and unhealthy obsession:
What is necessary to become a higher being? What are the implications of putting someone on a pedestal, and can it become dangerous too? How does fashion contribute to the characters we create in our heads?
In this work, Edward Roth builds their own heroine by digitalizing their good friend Eda through various artistic techniques, while simultaneously rasing the question, how much of the real Eda still remains at the end.