LIVING THE LOVE

POLISH TITLE: ŻYJĄC MIŁOŚCIĄ

Piercing the body out of faith is a custom in most of the older religions. Though it may induce fear, doubt and anxiety, it is also associated with a certain sense of mysticism and spirituality. I witnessed Thaipusam - the magical Hindu festival where devotees in a state of trance, painlessly carry offerings and symbols of faith in the form of heavy burdens (milk pots, kavadi, karagam) and/or have a range of intriguing attachments hooked to their body. But beyond the images of unbelievable crowds and fanfare, I also witnessed love, trust and devotion merging into an expression of faith through self-sacrifice. For many, Thaipusam is all about the flourish and the obscure customs. For many tourists, it is the defining evidence of the unique multi-cultural life in Malaysia. For many amateur photographers, it’s one of those places where you capture that ‘one’ unforgettable picture. For some it's a story of love...

GENRE:

documentary

COUNTRY:

Poland

RUNNING TIME:

17'

YEAR:

2012

DIRECTING:

Gloria Kurnik

SCRIPT:

Gloria Kurnik

DOP:

Gloria Kurnik

EDITOR:

Gloria Kurnik

PRODUCTION:

Gloria Kurnik