Vedere aptico, sentire termico. Pseudocolor in Aggro Dr1ft

In contemporary visual culture, thermal imaging has emerged as both a unique artistic opportunity and a crucial tool for exploring the status of images. This essay examines the distinctive qualities of Aggro Dr1ft (2023). By bringing the vision closer to a “thermal feeling”, Korine’s movie creates a surprising perceptual and cognitive experience. On one hand, it encourages viewers to break free from habitual ways of seeing, leading to a melancholic decentralisation of the gaze. On the other hand, it introduces a multisensory expressiveness that engages not only sight and sound but also challenges our sense of touch, fostering a synesthetic rediscovery of the cinematic experience.