Ilppo Pohjola

1999
Projected installation with silk screen prints on traffic signs
45 min loop
S-8+35 mm/HD
Audio 5.1

ASPHALTO – CAR WASH WERSION at an automated car wash line with a film projector and a silver screen on a dual belt (no guide rails) conveyor, moving back and forth, through integrated reverse rotation side brushes, circulating mitters, rocker and wrap brushes… not to mention the hot wax station.

CAST 
Irina Björklund 
Peter Franzen 
Demolition drivers 
Gas station models

CREW
Written & directed by ILPPO POHJOLA
Monologue HARRY GAMBOA, JR.
Cinematography ARTO KAIVANTO
Set design KIMMO VISKARI
Editing HEIKKI SALO
Sound design JIM MCKEE
Music MERZBOW
Voice-over KAI GAHNSTRÖM
Financial support AVEK, FINNISH FILM FOUNDATION
In co-operation with YLE/TV1
Producer ILPPO POHJOLA / CRYSTAL EYE

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