Synopsis
The seven same sceneries recorded over a period of two years have become a single scenery freed from the sentimental, symbolic or political references often suggested by painting or photography; a scenery closer to the experience being immersed in a natural environment where contemplation gets slowly invaded by intrigues or even threats.
A word from Tënk
With this film, not quite a documentary, the subversive Robert Morin takes us into his forest, where shots of a few landscapes follow one another, repeat, resemble each other, yet each carries the uniqueness of the moment. This slow observation of a transforming landscape makes us realize the multiplicity of seasons—not four, but a thousand! Nature knows no clear boundaries; everything seems perpetually in transition. And although the film focuses on seven landscapes, the sound design is meticulously crafted. Each shot required its own sound creation, the result of true monastic work by sound designer Catherine Van Der Donckt.
In the space-time created by Robert Morin and his collaborators, nature reveals itself in all its subtlety, splendor, and violence. This work can be demanding due to its formal choices. It is far removed from the frantic pace of our daily consumption of images and sounds on hyper-connected devices. These 74 minutes offer a welcome detox—except for one specific moment, which I will not reveal here, that feels like a cold shower. Robert Morin remains Robert Morin, even in a film this contemplative.
Christine Chevarie
Filmmaker
