The story begins around the 1970s, when Mr X’s mother got a job as a music teacher. Since then, they have entered a special circle of artists.
Many of them were founding members of the Sigma group, and over time, they began visiting each other, leaving their mark on culture, spirituality and more. This change was initially reflected in their home decorations, replacing the miles with more culturally complex objects.
Later, the influence of these artists entered their lives through cinema. These artists were passionate about Russian cinema, and Mr X’s aunt in Germany sent them a DVD that opened up new horizons. They began to watch films that, at the time, you couldn’t find elsewhere, but which contributed significantly to their cultural development. They also had access to Yugoslav television, which they managed to catch with effort. My father, a dedicated man, kept meticulous records of these tapes, like a film library.
All these experiences were recorded in a special notebook, carefully kept. This notebook contains titles, notes and many other important pieces of information, reflecting their evolution in the cultural universe.
Within the delicate pages of a cherished notebook, a palpable chronicle of this cinematic odyssey comes to life. Titles, notes, and a treasure trove of pivotal details are meticulously preserved, providing a nuanced glimpse into the family’s cultural development. Here, VHS tapes, with their unmistakable charm, step into the limelight, serving as witnesses to an era when cinema was not merely observed but meticulously curated, lovingly cherished, and thoughtfully recorded. This cinematic notebook, an archive of experiences and revelations, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of VHS in sculpting the cultural panorama and safeguarding the enchantment of cinema within the personal sanctuaries of Mr. X’s family life. – Mirona Radu, curator