Revolutionary animated film Everythingness” impresses at the Morsbroich Museum!

Revolutionary animated film Everythingness” impresses at the Morsbroich Museum!

In the heart of Leverkusen, the young artist Julia Jesionek has attracted a lot of attention with her animated film “Everythingness”. The film, which was made over a year, is presented in the mini cinema on the top floor of the Museum Morsbroich and is part of a multi-layered exhibition entitled “Self as Spell”, which includes Jesionek's drawings, paintings and animations. It is a “centrifuge of ideas” that addresses inner conflict and the challenge of personal decisions. The protagonist of the film goes on a search for reliable truths and meets her alter ego, which illustrates the theme of trust in one's own reflection. The closer you get to the work, the more clear it becomes how the narrative structure of fiction and reality is interwoven.

“Everythingness” was placed on the shortlist for nomination for the German Short Film Prize in 2022. This highlights not only the quality of the film, but also Jesionek's talent for dealing with difficult topics such as internal conflict and guilt. The external cooperation with the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the support from the Cologne Academy of Media Arts give the project solid support and make it clear that there is a lot of commitment here. Numerous creative minds contributed to the film: My Anh Chi Trinh provided the background music, while the sound design was carried out by Bruno Quast.

A path full of challenges and successes

The film's journey took Jesionek to several international festivals, where she received valuable feedback. It was shown, among others, at the Oberhausen International Short Film Festival in May 2024 and at the Animateka International Animation Film Festival in Ljubljana in December 2024. “Everythingness” will also be shown next year at the Max Ophüls Prize film festival in Saarbrücken and at the 37th Dresden Film Festival. Such performances are not only a chance for the artist to present her work to a wider audience, but also to gain experience and develop further in the industry.

What is particularly noteworthy is that Julia Jesionek will be awarded the KHM sponsorship award for FLINTA* in the field of art in 2025, which once again highlights her achievements. This recognition speaks to the importance of her work in an increasingly reflective art environment. “Everythingness” is more than just a movie; it is an examination of what drives us internally and at the same time confuses us.

An unforgettable experience in the museum

For those interested in art and film fans, a visit to the current exhibition at the Museum Morsbroich is an absolute must. The animated film, which is 7 minutes and 16 seconds long, is an impressive example of the transformative power of art and film. The combination of innovative animation and profound subject matter promises an experience that will make multipliers and viewers alike think. In a world full of decisions and inner contradictions, “Everythingness” clearly shows how you can find your own way.

If you have the opportunity, you should definitely stop by and be inspired by the creative diversity that Julia Jesionek has to offer: RP Online reports about this exciting exhibition, and the KHM offers further information on Jesionek's impressive work.