Art film|Finland

Head teacher Irina von Martens is about to write a film manuscript – but in order to finish it she needs the help of Olga Kvickman, who enters the head teacher’s office, while bringing a whole family tree into the room. Together they explore the complexity of relationships and generously welcome the audience into the metaphorical labyrinth of a creative process around the dinner table. Through her unique perspective, we are taken on a journey into the depths of her imagination, where she envisions herself as a head teacher, maid and matron.
INSIDE THE BIG BRAIN OF HEAD TEACHER IRINA VON MARTENS is a short film depicting a process of creativity – and the multiple aspects of creative thought that co-exist within a person. It’s a film about the deep care for the fictional characters that live within us, the complexity of relationships and about the main goal of an artist: welcoming the audience into the artist’s brain.