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The Swiss director told the intimate relationship between a man and a real doll in The Girl in a Dream

Oliver Schwartz's short film The Girl in Dream is a tender and touching exploration of love and loneliness in modern society. It explores the basic needs of human beings and places the audience in the world between imagination and reality. Oliver told us in the interview how he planned to make such an observational film, and what the short film conveyed about the nature of human relations.
 
What inspired us to make a short film with the theme of "physical doll"?
 
At that time, I was looking for inspiration for my graduation work. My first idea was to make a film about a man who created his dream lover in his imagination.
 
At first, I thought it might be a good material for a science fiction film. Somehow, however, a physical doll manufacturer found me, which shocked and fascinated me. I found that these dolls were perfect objects to meet personal needs. I had an idea and combined the idea of imagining a dream lover with the theme of "physical dolls".
 
You are looking for a leading role on the Internet. Why do you think someone will agree to cooperate?
 
I have the opportunity to meet many people I am not interested in online, but Dirk (the owner of the physical doll, the main character of the film) is different. He is a reflective and sensitive person. He felt powerless in the face of complicated interpersonal relationships, and after careful consideration, he decided to spend nearly 10000 dollars to buy a physical doll. He chose the doll's shape, skin color, hair and eyes, etc. The doll was made entirely according to his wishes.
 
I think he urgently needs to talk about this topic, because he knows how many people are facing social embarrassment, and how many people are trying to establish intimate relations with a physical doll. This is not just about himself, but about the whole group.
 
How did you get Dirk to tell him frankly about his life and that of the physical doll in such a short time?
 
When I met Dirk, he only bought physical dolls for one year, which was very beneficial to me, because his thinking about dolls was spontaneous and new, even for himself. I can feel this honesty in the 20 minute short film, and he believes that I have no malice. It's easy to play tricks on him, because "baby friends" are like a code name. They try to protect themselves, because they have not been accepted by the society.
 
How do you plan this movie to ensure that you present the view of "baby friends"?
 
My goal is to find out the basic human needs behind the purchase of physical dolls. I am interested in exploring the mechanisms of interpersonal relationships and what we need to feel love. Later, I found that most people buy dolls not just for adult use, but because they lack love and unconsciously want something for life. When it comes to our "survival" needs, is our brain's ability interesting?
 
What do you think Dirk's lifestyle shows?
 
It is a serious crime of human beings to turn a blind eye to loneliness and separation, which is too common in society and will only increase.
 
At the same time, we still live in stereotypes. In our hearts, there is an outdated impression that no matter what happens, men must be strong and fearless, and women must be sexy and beautiful. This impression is disgusting, but fortunately, the way we perceive reality has also changed a lot. Today, we have various possibilities to establish our own attitude. As many scientific studies have confirmed, our true inner self will sooner or later appear in the external world.
 
Does this film change your view of "baby friends"?
 
At first, I was suspicious, sometimes even a little sick, but during the shooting, I began to feel sympathy for it. I now understand how desperate and lonely a person is to live, and I also understand that so far, he is not the only person.
 
You once said: "In all my previous relationships with women, I often thought, to what extent is a relationship a product of our imagination - what is real, and what are we just projecting and interpreting?" Don't we all live in our own personal reality? "
 
What have you learned about interpersonal relationships by shooting this film?
 
This problem is not only my problem, but also that of all of us. When we go deep into our hearts and try to be honest with ourselves, we begin to realize that many things we think we find in our partners are actually reflection of our own projection, and love can be a cruel and honest mirror.
 
I am interested in exploring the mechanisms of interpersonal relationships and what we need to feel love.
 
The film is very observant. What plans did you make in the pre production and how did you explain to Dirk?
 
The photographer and I must find a way of film photography to observe and feel Dirk and let him walk freely without exposing his face, which is a considerable challenge. We must make long, clear and meaningful shots to give Dirk the space he needs to perform naturally. This is one of the differences between working with actors. We expect the "physical doll" to play a role.
 
How do you capture Dirk and the baby sleeping and getting up?
 
Our time and resources are limited. Before our shooting, Dirk and I talked a lot, and he told me how his daily life was strictly arranged between him and the doll. We choose moments that are visually interesting to us, fit in with our theatrical concept, and re stage these scenes.
 
What does Dirk think of the film? Has this changed his view of himself?
 
After the first rough editing, I sat on the sofa between Dirk and the doll and looked at them. Dirk seemed relatively relaxed and satisfied. But he told me that the baby's heart was very excited. I think the shooting of this film helped him deepen his reflection on himself and love a physical doll. But until today, what happened in his brain is still a mystery to him.




--Reprinted from the public account: Entity doll combat experience
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