Mined Soil
Synopsis
The film-essay Mined Soil revisits the work of the Guinean agronomist Amílcar Cabral, who studied soil erosion in the Alentejo region of Portugal through the lens of his political engagement as a leader of the African Liberation Movement of the 1950s. This line of thought intertwines with documentation of an experimental gold mining site, now operated by a Canadian company located in the same Portuguese region once studied by Cabral. In Mined Soil, the voiceover dialouge explores the space, surface, and textures of the images presented, proposing past and present definitions of soil as a repository of memory, exploitation, crisis, and treasure.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filipa César
- Original Title
- Mined Soil
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Filipa César
Department Leadership Roster
Filipa César
Director
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What is Mined Soil about?
The film-essay Mined Soil revisits the work of the Guinean agronomist Amílcar Cabral, who studied soil erosion in the Alentejo region of Portugal through the lens of his political engagement as a leader of the African Liberation Movement of the 1950s. This line of thought intertwines with documentation of an experimental gold mining site, now operated by a Canadian company located in the same Portuguese region once studied by Cabral. In Mined Soil, the voiceover dialouge explores the space, surface, and textures of the images presented, proposing past and present definitions of soil as a repository of memory, exploitation, crisis, and treasure.
Who directed Mined Soil?
Mined Soil was directed by Filipa César.
Who stars in Mined Soil?
The principal cast of Mined Soil includes Not specified.
When was Mined Soil released and how long is it?
Mined Soil was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 34m.