Ritm-Zoo

This whimsical work by Lidia Garcia Millan weaves together the rhythms of jazz, the unexpected movements of animals, and the magic of in-camera editing, creating a cinematic symphony of the animal park. As one of Millan's cherished productions, it highlights the composer's profound exploration of sound in cinema, leading her to pioneer a style of non-narrative filmmaking that elevated the role of sound, particularly incidental music. However, Millan's daring approach sparked controversy among Uruguayan film critics, who favored a more conventional, European-oriented style of filmmaking. Today, thanks to feminist historiography, Millan's work stands as a historical benchmark of Uruguayan cinema.