2020 | Switzerland | Documentary

Spirits and Rocks: An Azorean Myth

  • Portuguese English 14 mins
  • Director | Aylin Gökmen
  • Writer | Aylin Gökmen
  • Producer | Aylin Gökmen

STATUS: Released

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On a volcanic island, inhabitants are caught in an unending cycle: the threat of impending eruptions and earthquakes, and the burden of past traumas loom over them. Some draw upon myth and religious beliefs to interpret their precarious situation, while others demonstrate resilience, rebuilding their villages from the volcanic rocks. Mirroring the ethereal atmosphere of the island's landscapes, the film gradually takes on the appearance of the stories it recounts.

Volcanic Island Human-Nature Relationship Azores Portugal Natural Disasters
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