Spell Reel

Overview

A striking black-and-white image flips upside down, creating a captivating time capsule that floats near a man's face. He listens intently as a female guerrilla fighter speaks in Fulani, translating her powerful words. Inside this enigmatic black box, money is counted, representing a new currency while the years are depicted in reverse. The man meticulously transfers a 16-mm film to a laptop, examining each frame as it glides through his fingers. This visual exploration blurs the lines between past and present, revealing the intricate connections between history and storytelling.