Spirits and Rocks: An Azorean Myth

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Sound	Marianna Vas
	Sound Designer	Étienne Curchod João Alves
	Original Music Composer	Thomas Geissl
Editing	Editor	Aylin Gökmen
Directing	Director	Aylin Gökmen
Production	Producer	Aylin Gökmen Victor Candeias
	Production Assistant	Marianna Vas
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