The Black River of Herself
Synopsis
The Black River of Herself brings to life a fictional Irish Bog Body – an ancient corpse naturally preserved over thousands of years in Ireland’s peat bog lands. Invariably discovered through the process of industrial peat extraction, these bodies become an evocative lens through which to explore our current era of human-induced planetary change. With a script by novelist Daisy Hildyard, the film traverses 300 million years of history across its three sequences, during which the revenant figure of The Bog Body returns to the surface of a world on the brink of ecological collapse. Brought to life through an innovative mix of practical puppetry effects and animatronics, The Bog Body urges its human discoverer to open their eyes; to learn from the many worlds that have gone before or face inevitable extinction.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisy Hildyard
- Original Score
- Aaron Cupples
- Original Title
- The Black River of Herself
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Hough
Daisy Hildyard
Aaron Cupples
Daniel Goddard
Tracy Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Hough
Director
Daisy Hildyard
Writer
Tracy Bass
Producer
Daniel Goddard
Editor
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What is The Black River of Herself about?
The Black River of Herself brings to life a fictional Irish Bog Body – an ancient corpse naturally preserved over thousands of years in Ireland’s peat bog lands. Invariably discovered through the process of industrial peat extraction, these bodies become an evocative lens through which to explore our current era of human-induced planetary change. With a script by novelist Daisy Hildyard, the film traverses 300 million years of history across its three sequences, during which the revenant figure of The Bog Body returns to the surface of a world on the brink of ecological collapse. Brought to life through an innovative mix of practical puppetry effects and animatronics, The Bog Body urges its human discoverer to open their eyes; to learn from the many worlds that have gone before or face inevitable extinction.
Who directed The Black River of Herself?
The Black River of Herself was directed by Patrick Hough.
Who stars in The Black River of Herself?
The principal cast of The Black River of Herself includes Nigel O'Neill, Lisa Dwan.
When was The Black River of Herself released and how long is it?
The Black River of Herself was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black River of Herself?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black River of Herself was composed by Aaron Cupples.