Spirits and Rocks: an Azorean Myth
NEW DOCS
From the ocean, a volcanic island rises into steamy mist. The black rock of the earth stands in sharp contrast to the billowing vapor that hovers and drifts above the surface. A narrator describes how the island’s first inhabitants sought to explain the violent eruption by attributing the devastation to the wrath of angry gods. With breathtaking black-and-white cinematography, this poetic exploration considers the human relationship to this volatile land, where residents live alongside the looming threat of eruption with reverence, fear, and awe. A collection of scenes where dark and light miraculously coexist illuminates both the physical and spiritual landscapes of this extraordinary place, where life endures the perils of the natural world. ST
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Director
Aylin Gökmen
Producers
Aylin Gökmen, Victor Candeias
Editor
Aylin Gökmen
Cinematographer
Marianna Vas
Original Title
Espíritos e Rochas: um Mito Açoriano
Release Year
2020
Festival Year
2021
Country
Switzerland, Portugal
Run Time
14 minutes
Subtitled
Yes