ALL TRACE IS GONE, NO CLAMOUR FOR A KISS
2021-2022
Two exiled beings trade stories of kin, loss, folklore, and queer intimacy as they prepare for reincarnation in a forest. Reminiscent of silent movies, the dialogue appears on screen in tranquility. Juxtaposing analogue film and digital animation, the film is guided by a score composed of Jazz music, improvised vocals and found sounds. Divided into five chapters — “Mother”, “A Love Story”, “The Tower”, “Unknown Land” and “Haunted Island”, the film investigates personal narratives and collective memories linked to specific localities, exploring the persistence of the past in the present.
single channel video, sound, bw, 21’ 52”, 16mm film transferred to HD video, and CG animation
*Co-commissioned by FLAMIN and V.O Curations; additional production support from not/nowhere; supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England