Spirits and Rocks: An Azorean Myth 2020
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.
- Released: 2020-08-05
- Runtime: 14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars:
- Director: Marianna Vas, Aylin Gökmen, Victor Candeias, Aylin Gökmen, Marianna Vas
