2024, duration: 9 min
In Episode 7: At One Go, filmed in Buenos Aires and Porto, the convent initially seems well-established, portrayed as both airy and mighty. However, this impression is disrupted right from the start by a zooming, clicking camera movement under green light, creating a deceptive feeling reminiscent of urban surveillance systems. The atmosphere evokes the structure of reality TV shows-a staged environment where observation and judgement become integral to the entertainment. Much like the Big Brother format – with the Argentinian version, Gran Hermano, ranking as one of the country's most popular TV shows in 2024-the participants are subject to constant surveillance. The title At One Go alludes to the fast-paced and arbitrary nature of games where decisions are made quickly. Everything revolves around the eviction of the residents, which is heightened by the playful staging, further enhanced by vivid colours. The process of exclusion is triggered by children's rhymes, whose rhythm and tone create an eerie blend of innocence, menace, and uncertainty. lt remains ambiguous whether the threat comes from within or outside the community. The Nereid Fountain by Argentinian artist Lola Mora (1866-1936) also features as an (excluded) character in the new series.
Text excerpt: Alexander Pütz, Moltkerei Werkstatt, 2024
