Roots
Synopsis
Documentary Roots depicts the daily life of elderly women living on their own in remote villages of Epirus. The documentary boasts influences from the Japenese Butoh dance, especially in terms of editing. A timeless cinematic approach built around the metaphysics of female existence, as it emerges out of the wilderness. Women, through their particular relationship with time, narrate inner dialogues and stories from the past, along with beloved song lyrics. They are the last living guardians of memory of those particular places.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eliza Soroga, Aegle Drakou
- Original Title
- Roots
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Release Date
- 01/07/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eliza Soroga, Aegle Drakou
Department Leadership Roster
Eliza Soroga
Director
Aegle Drakou
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
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What is Roots about?
Documentary Roots depicts the daily life of elderly women living on their own in remote villages of Epirus. The documentary boasts influences from the Japenese Butoh dance, especially in terms of editing. A timeless cinematic approach built around the metaphysics of female existence, as it emerges out of the wilderness. Women, through their particular relationship with time, narrate inner dialogues and stories from the past, along with beloved song lyrics. They are the last living guardians of memory of those particular places.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Eliza Soroga, Aegle Drakou.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Not specified.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 28m.