through the roots
Synopsis
As an ode to her grandfather, choreographer Daria Titova returns to the rural land he cherished, in Sokur, Russia - a place deeply imprinted in her memory. Through movement, she translates her connection to the land, her family heritage and a feeling of belonging. A film that speaks of reconnection, appreciation and the transformative power of memory, place, and identity.
As an ode to her grandfather, choreographer Daria Titova returns to the rural land he cherished, in Sokur, Russia - a place deeply imprinted in her memory. Through movement, she translates her connection to the land, her family heritage and a feeling of belonging. A film that speaks of reconnection, appreciation and the transformative power of memory, place, and identity.
Full credits
- Section
- New Dutch
- Director
- Maria Ponomariova
- Choreographer
- Daria Titova
- Production countries
- Netherlands and Russia
- Production year
- 2024
- Duration
- 15 minutes
- Producer
- Daria Titova
- Distribution
- Daria Titova
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