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Beneath the Sand the Sea
Description
Bahrain, the land of two seas, is known for its fresh water springs. Since the time of Gilgamesh several millennia ago, people believed that Bahrain was the garden of Eden, lush and green with fresh water of mystic proportions to be worshipped. With the turn toward modernity and ever growing expansion these springs shifted from the sacred to the utilitarian becoming vessels to water crops and clean clothes. As the strength of the springs weakened so did the greenery and many local traditions, and now many are trying to remember how the water flowed from these mystic springs.
Runtime: 19 minutes 38 seconds
Director Biography - Kelley O'Brien I present the contextualization of history and contemporary life through time-based media is an effort to establish a reciprocal relationship between ourselves and the environments we live in. I present history as fluid, responsive to lived experiences, influenced by memory and non-hierarchical. My perception of our world is inspired by feminist philosophies that are not restricted to the roles/thoughts of women, but rather are opportunities to rethink the dominant representational systems that traditionally have oppressed people, environments, and spaces. This effort to comprehend the present by highlighting what has been excluded from the conventional models of history stands in contrast to traditional authority and power. Through my art practice and on-going engagement with the communities in which I find myself, I ask how we can advocate for voices, issues, and concepts that have not had space prior.
Credits & Specifications:
Completion Date: 2024
Production Budget: 5,000 USD
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: Bahrain
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
