Laid in Earth
Overview
By Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
A film by Thomas James
Reasons to watch
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’s 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.
Gift this titleRental also includes a bonus Behind the Scenes mini-documentary, featuring Assistant Choreographer Jason Kittelberger, and dancers Erina Takahashi and Precious Adams. Documentary by Michael Nunn & William Trevitt.
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Laid in Earth: Trailer
Cast
Precious Adams
Jeffrey Cirio
James Streeter
Erina Takahashi
Creative Team
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