Laid in Earth: Trailer

Behind the scenes during filming of Laid in Earth © Morgan Sinclair.

Our shadow is always within us.

The earth and the underworld intertwine and overlap in Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s “torn apart” quartet, Laid in Earth, interpreted for screen in director Thomas James’ ethereal film, a surreal blending of fluid choreography and an eerie other-worldly aesthetic.

Laid in Earth is set to Purcell’s famous aria from Dido and Aeneas – sung by mezzo soprano Flora McIntosh — as well as new electronic music by composer and multi-instrumentalist Olga Wojciechowska, a long-time collaborator of Cherkaoui.

Dancers: Precious Adams, Jeffrey Cirio, James Streeter, Erina Takahashi