Three Views Through the Stereoscope is a documentary film about strangers unintentionally captured behind the windows of buildings in urban photographic documentation from the late 19th to mid-20th century. A close examination of these archives often reveals the faces of individuals who were fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to be caught in the precise moment a photographer was documenting the city/event. In most cases, neither the photographer nor the strangers were aware of this accidental documentation. A closer look at these individuals raises various questions and patterns to study. Three of these topics are explored in the film through three separate chapters: first, the ethics of documentation; second, architecture and gender; and third, the distorted narrative on the fate of Syrian immigrant, Mazen Al Hamada.
In the first chapter, the film explores the ethics of documentation, focusing on the legality of street photography and the ethics of capturing an individual's bodily anatomy without consent. It navigates the borderlines between creation and invasion, featuring a conversation with researcher and photographer Mila Elisabeth Lavroll. The second chapter examines gendered spaces, moving beyond simple hypotheses by highlighting photographic evidence. The film treats information as material, exploring spaces such as schools, hospitals, and workplaces, analyzing how their design reinforces gender roles. It addresses the dilemma of preserving urban layouts with historic value while confronting outdated designs and functionalities that continue to marginalize. In the third chapter, the film investigates the interiors of Dutch urban structures, focusing on a case of governmental negligence toward immigrants with severe PTSD. This neglect, blamed on a 'lack of space,' often leads to eviction and, consequently, repatriation.
Production year: 2025
Roles: Director, Editor
Runtime: 14'
Digital, 16;9, Stereo
Roles: Director, Editor
Runtime: 14'
Digital, 16;9, Stereo
