Audition(1973)

Audition is a silent film by Zwartjes that prioritizes visual storytelling and music over narrative. A man and a woman observe another woman singing, captured in striking black-and-white cinematography. The film functions as a visual improvisation, blending experimental cinematography with performance art rather than following a traditional plot. Zwartjes composed the soundtrack himself, often collaborating with his brother Rudolf and Lodewijk de Boer, making the music integral to the viewing experience. Like much of Zwartjes' work, Audition eschews dialogue in favor of image and sound, creating an immersive sensory experience that emphasizes mood and atmosphere over conventional storytelling.