Lithic Choreographies

An experimental documentary shot on the Swedish island of Gotland It mines historical data mingling it with speculative fictions to chronicle different chapters embedded to the islands geological strata Working with locals to ground the films investigations within the myriad communities of Gotland Smith seeks to reimagine our modes of engagement with and contributions to ecological assemblages Scanning the landscape characterised by palaeoseastacks fossil coastlines concrete production plants and limestone quarries the film focuses a lens on minerals circulated in economic cultural and agricultural contexts