A silent observational video filmed at the Aquarium–Terrarium of Maribor, Slovenia, capturing exotic fish, iguanas, snakes, and other amphibians living in captivity.
This film focuses on non-verbal, fleeting interactions between human visitors and animals, moments triggered by curiosity on both sides of the glass. Through slow observation, subtle changes in animal behavior become visible — reactions shaped by confinement, constant exposure, limited space, and the absence of privacy.
Rather than narration, the video relies on quiet presence, movement, and music, allowing viewers to notice small behavioural shifts that any attentive visitor might sense but rarely pauses to observe. Some moments suggest intuitive, wordless communication — a brief exchange of attention between species.
This video is not a documentary explanation, but an invitation to observe, reflect, and notice how captivity influences behaviour in ways that are subtle, complex, and deeply human in resonance.
Filmed at: Aquarium–Terrarium Maribor, Slovenia
Music-only, no dialogue
Style: silent, observational, contemplative
By Galina Toktalieva
Author, photographer