Breathtaking nature documentary about bees, but in contrast to what we are accustomed to, without explanatory narration. A voice whispers: ‘Nature doesn’t tell stories’. The bee colony and the film crew are both filmed meticulously; the filming process is revealed, but the insect world doesn’t give up its secrets.
Also in this combined programme
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Immortal, Suspended
A video essay on levitation, UFOs and ancient Asian dreams. One long shot filmed at a Smithsonian Museum of Art warehouse. -
Uit de lucht gegrepen
A man in a mysterious, brightly lit shed with ferns all over and a camera that scans the space. Simple concept, clever film. -
When I Stop Looking
Intimate, intense portraits of exceptional beauty. Keep your eyes open and keep watching, past your first impression, past outward appearances. -
Travel
A single, long shot through a park, a European forest and the Amazonian jungle. The visual counterpart to meditative music. Feel free to fall asleep. -
Dust Poetry
House dust and clips of insects and plants meld into an engrossing meditation on the beauty of surplus materials. High-energy soundtrack.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Belgium, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2014
- Length
- 26'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
