El Mar La Mar
El mar la mar
Synopsis
An immersive and enthralling journey through the Sonoran Desert on the U.S.-Mexico border, El Mar La Mar weaves together harrowing oral histories from the area with hand-processed 16mm images of flora, fauna and items left behind by travelers. Subjects speak of intense, mythic experiences in the desert: A man tells of a fifteen-foot-tall monster said to haunt the region, while a border patrolman spins a similarly bizarre tale of man versus beast. A sonically rich soundtrack adds to the eerie atmosphere as the call of birds and other nocturnal noises invisibly populate the austere landscape. Emerging from the ethos of Harvard's Sensory Ethnography Lab, J.P. Sniadecki's attentive documentary approach mixes perfectly with Joshua Bonnetta's meditations on the materiality of film. Together, they've created an experience of the border region like nothing you've seen, heard or felt before.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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EL MAR LA MAR trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2017Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-26
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. Sniadecki, Joshua Bonnetta
- Original Title
- El mar la mar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. Sniadecki, Joshua Bonnetta
Joshua Bonnetta, J.P. Sniadecki
J.P. Sniadecki, Joshua Bonnetta
J.P. Sniadecki, Joshua Bonnetta
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. Sniadecki
Director
Joshua Bonnetta
Director
J.P. Sniadecki
Producer
Joshua Bonnetta
Producer
J.P. Sniadecki
Editor
Joshua Bonnetta
Editor
Joshua Bonnetta
Director of Photography
Joshua Bonnetta
Production Design
J.P. Sniadecki
Director of Photography
J.P. Sniadecki
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Mar La Mar
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What is El Mar La Mar about?
An immersive and enthralling journey through the Sonoran Desert on the U.S.-Mexico border, El Mar La Mar weaves together harrowing oral histories from the area with hand-processed 16mm images of flora, fauna and items left behind by travelers. Subjects speak of intense, mythic experiences in the desert: A man tells of a fifteen-foot-tall monster said to haunt the region, while a border patrolman spins a similarly bizarre tale of man versus beast. A sonically rich soundtrack adds to the eerie atmosphere as the call of birds and other nocturnal noises invisibly populate the austere landscape. Emerging from the ethos of Harvard's Sensory Ethnography Lab, J.P. Sniadecki's attentive documentary approach mixes perfectly with Joshua Bonnetta's meditations on the materiality of film. Together, they've created an experience of the border region like nothing you've seen, heard or felt before.
Who directed El Mar La Mar?
El Mar La Mar was directed by J.P. Sniadecki, Joshua Bonnetta.
Who stars in El Mar La Mar?
The principal cast of El Mar La Mar includes Not specified.
When was El Mar La Mar released and how long is it?
El Mar La Mar was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.