CONNECTIVITY THROUGH CINEMA PRESENTS:
EFÊMERA PARADOXAL 
A short film by Ingridi Viruel

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD @ MONO NO AWARE : CINEMA ARTS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
33 FLATBUSH AVENUE, BROOKLYN NEW YORK - LIMITED ATTENDANCE TO 40 - MASKS AVAILABLE
DOORS 7PM – STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7:30PM – FREE OR $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

TRT, 10 minutes. Additional time for discussion / Q & A with Ingridi Viruel IN PERSON *

PROGRAM:
EFÊMERA PARADOXAL : A solitary woman drifts through, shadowed by a mysterious creature that evokes fear. As she struggles to escape its presence, fragments of the natural world reveal themselves in intimate detail: moldy fruits, shells, the flame of a candle. These quiet observations reflect the inevitable transformations that time inscribes on all things. A Dante sculpture is found, in search of answers. Is she in Heaven or Hell? In the film’s climax, the figure discovers that the creature pursuing her is not a stranger, after all, but her own older self. Fear gives way to recognition, and recognition turns into acceptance. The film becomes a meditation on memory, mortality, and the beauty of impermanence.

EFÊMERA PARADOXAL , 2025
Filmed on Super 8, 16mm, with 35mm stills incorporated, screening digitally.

Bio
Ingridi Viruel is a Brazilian photographer, director and cinematographer based in New York City whose work weaves surreal, symbolic narratives that blend influences from fashion, fine art, and cinematography. Her background in art history and her interest in philosophy infuse her practice with a deep exploration of the complexities of the human experience, using the camera as a medium to access the subconscious mind. Ingridi works in a diverse range of styles, from dark, cinematic portraits to dreamlike compositions and haunting romanticism. Her photography invites viewers to embark on journeys through time and space, immersing them in rich, sometimes ambiguous worlds. Experimentation and exploration lie at the core of Ingridi’s practice. She views the camera as a perfect tool to delve into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the intersection of traditional and contemporary image-making.

MONO NO AWARE SCREENING SERIES:
The CONNECTIVITY THROUGH CINEMA series will present the work of artists, film-makers and curators who are traveling or presenting special interactive programs in-person. Our hope is to engage the community by showing work with a focus on post-screening discussion. This series is made possible by support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).