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Still from The earth of the Revolution; courtesy Paloma Polo
Talk
Film Launch and Artist Talk | Paloma Polo: The earth of the Revolution
10 Jul 2019
Regular hours
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 18:00
Cost of entry
Film screening | 4pm, free, drop-in
Talk & in-conversation | 6:30pm, £5, book in advance
Address
- 74-76 Cromer Street
- London
- WC1H 8DR
- United Kingdom
As part of Arts Catalyst's ongoing exhibition, Towards the Planetary Commons, join us for the launch of The earth of the Revolution, a new, feature-length film by Spanish artist Paloma Polo.
About
Film screening | 4pm, free, drop-in
Talk & in-conversation | 6:30pm, £5, book in advance
Emerging from Polo’s research in the Philippines, cultivated over three years, and during which time the artist located herself at the heart of the ongoing democratic struggles in the region – a struggle in which marginalised countryside communities are actively fighting for democratic and progressive transformations, emancipation and the common good – this new work offers viewers a glimpse into the political practices that underlie the revolution.
Segmented into scenes, the film closely follows the guerrilla as they go about their everyday tasks, from lessons and habitual meetings, reporting and assessments to personal conversations and confidences, moments of solitude and rest. Blurring the distinctions between documentary and artist film, The earth of the Revolution seeks to expand our understanding of how revolution manifests itself in a contemporary context, reflecting on some of the positive human elements and processes that might arise from such conflicts.
This in-conversation between the artist and filipino researcher Dara Bascara will focus on the role of women within and beyond the context of the guerrilla, which will be followed by a Q&A.
