An Invocation to the Earth
Originally released in 2020. An Invocation to the Earth is a feature film. directed by Yeo Siew Hua. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eng Kai Er, Chloe Chotrani, and Zarina Muhammad
Synopsis
Deep in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, a series of incantations invoke the spirits of yore, including those of the nimble, tricksy Kancil (mouse-deer) and the ferocious Buaya (crocodile). The ancient animals enact their folkloric vendetta in a furious dance of dominance, yet long-overdue vengeance is shrouded in smoke. Meanwhile, an effigy of a tree is burning, summoning a whole other host of spectres and ancestors. Conceived during the month of the Hungry Ghost Festival in 2019, while large-scale fires were consuming the forests of Indonesia, Yeo Siew Hua’s An Invocation to the Earth confronts climate collapse through the lens of pre-colonial folktales and animistic rituals. Through spoken spells and bodily entanglements, the video conjures up the fallen environmental defenders of a region ridden with ecological threats in the hope that their spirits will be reborn once again.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary (TBA21)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Invocation to the Earth about?
Deep in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, a series of incantations invoke the spirits of yore, including those of the nimble, tricksy Kancil (mouse-deer) and the ferocious Buaya (crocodile...
Who directed An Invocation to the Earth?
An Invocation to the Earth was directed by Yeo Siew Hua.
How long is An Invocation to the Earth?
An Invocation to the Earth has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was An Invocation to the Earth released?
An Invocation to the Earth was released on September 29, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Invocation to the Earth?
The main cast of An Invocation to the Earth includes Eng Kai Er, Chloe Chotrani, Zarina Muhammad, Tini Aliman, Marco Viaña.