Katedra is a highly philosophical film, and viewers may or may not appreciate it in the first viewing because of the crypticness. When I saw it for the first time, even I was not entirely impressed and discarded the film. However, after reading a few reviews in IMDb which commended the film for its hidden messages, I saw it for the second time only to get a different perception of the film.
To me , the film is about existentialism, self-realization and enlightenment. The lone voyager in the short enters a decrepit cathedral, which is made of tranquil human figures bound to trees. As his light falls on their faces, the figures smile, perhaps welcoming their new member. The traveler moves to the edge of a cliff, and looks at distant worlds, then examines the dust on the ground, perhaps to show that all these worlds were at one time united. At this moment, the sun comes out and illuminates the cathedral and the man becomes part of the cathedral. Also the land expands as he despite being on the edge now seems to be at a distance from the end, perhaps leaving some space for another traveler who will attain enlightenment after perceiving the cathedral's message.
President Obama was handed an ipad along with this short film Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. I think it was with a view to commemorate Obama's efforts at bringing the nations of the world closer to each other. Katedra is open to interpretations and this is how I perceived it. Hope I didn't sound silly. My rating for this underrated gem on the first viewing: 5/10 and on the second (which counts): 8/10. Please do not get judgemental on the first viewing of this film as it requires time to get some understanding of it.
To me , the film is about existentialism, self-realization and enlightenment. The lone voyager in the short enters a decrepit cathedral, which is made of tranquil human figures bound to trees. As his light falls on their faces, the figures smile, perhaps welcoming their new member. The traveler moves to the edge of a cliff, and looks at distant worlds, then examines the dust on the ground, perhaps to show that all these worlds were at one time united. At this moment, the sun comes out and illuminates the cathedral and the man becomes part of the cathedral. Also the land expands as he despite being on the edge now seems to be at a distance from the end, perhaps leaving some space for another traveler who will attain enlightenment after perceiving the cathedral's message.
President Obama was handed an ipad along with this short film Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. I think it was with a view to commemorate Obama's efforts at bringing the nations of the world closer to each other. Katedra is open to interpretations and this is how I perceived it. Hope I didn't sound silly. My rating for this underrated gem on the first viewing: 5/10 and on the second (which counts): 8/10. Please do not get judgemental on the first viewing of this film as it requires time to get some understanding of it.