Silver Heads (1999), directed by Yevgeny Yufit and Vladimir Maslov, is a striking example of Necrorealism—a movement in Soviet and Russian nonconformist cinema exploring the aesthetics of death, decay, and the grotesque.
The film follows a group of scientists who retreat into the forest to conduct a radical experiment: attempting to merge human and tree to create a resilient, low-maintenance hybrid being. As the experiment unfolds, their pursuit of perfection takes a dark turn, revealing unexpected and unsettling consequences.
Screened in conjunction with Erika Scott’s exhibition Cambium Itch, the film expands on themes of transformation, organic systems, and the fragility of life. Drawing on the absurdity and intensity of Necrorealism, the screening offers a compelling extension of the exhibition’s conceptual framework.
The screening will be introduced by IMA Program Manager Madeline Brewer. Duration: 82 minutes. English subtitles. Bookings recommended.
Time:
2:00pm – 3:30pm
