The Black River of Herself (2021)

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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.

Director: Patrick Hough
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aaron Cupples
Editing: Daniel Goddard
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Hough
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Black River of Herself stars Nigel O'Neill, Lisa Dwan.
How long is The Black River of Herself?
The Black River of Herself has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is The Black River of Herself?
The Black River of Herself is a Drama film.