My Name Is Oona
Experimental film with Gunvor Nelson's daughter Oona. The sound consists of Nelson’s daughter, Oona, repeating the names of the days of the week and of her saying “my name is Oona”. The latter is edited into an expressive rythmical structure that accompanies the visual structure of the film that plunges into the experience of a child where both bliss and fear reigns.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1969 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | Gunvor Nelson |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (13 votes) |
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The film constructs a hypnotic sensory ritual from the repeated phrase "My name is Oona" and the days of the week, transforming them into a foundational mantra. Nelson relies entirely on rhythm and montage to explore the raw emergence of language and self-awareness from a child's stream of impressions.
What lingers after viewing is the visceral memory of that primal state where bliss and fear are intertwined, leaving a resonant, wordless echo. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gunvor Nelson
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In darkness, with full attention surrendered to the pulse of image and sound.
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