Miller Fisher

August 18, 2016

Miller Fisher amalgamates the distorted visual, physical and existential experience of an autoimmune disorder by the same name, with the aesthetics and vernacular of the animated GIF.

Directed, animated and composed by Faiyaz Jafri
Produced by Hyper-Unrealism / Faiyaz Jafri
All rights reserved © 2016 by Faiyaz Jafri / Hyper-Unrealism

Director’s Statement

Early 2004 I was diagnosed with Miller Fisher syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder characterised by paralysis of the eye muscles (Ophthalmoplegia), abnormal muscle coordination (Ataxia) and absence of the tendon reflexes (Areflexia).
As a visual artist, the loss of control of one’s eyes led to an existential crisis and resulted in the permanent loss of perfect sight and immaculate night vision.

What is Miller Fisher Syndrome?

It is a rare, acquired nerve disease that is considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome. It is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the tendon reflexes. Like Guillain-Barré syndrome, symptoms may be preceded by a viral illness. Additional symptoms include generalized muscle weakness and respiratory failure.

Official Selections

Stills

Top view naked girl Miller Fisher a film by Faiyaz Jafri
Frontal view naked girl
Burning feet reflected in close up eye Miller Fisher a film by Faiyaz Jafri
Nude girl with burning feet Miller Fisher a film by Faiyaz Jafri
Nude girl with burning feet Miller Fisher a film by Faiyaz Jafri
Nude girl with burning feet Miller Fisher a film by Faiyaz Jafri
Nude girl with yellow orb head blank emoji dripping yellow orbs from the head Miller Fisher by Faiyaz Jafri
Nude girl with yellow orb head blank emoji dripping yellow orbs from the head Miller Fisher by Faiyaz Jafri

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