LEAFCUTTERS
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USA 2019
D: CATHERINE CHALMERS
19‘, NO DIALOGUE
Honorable mention in the category short documentary
JURY STATEMENT
While observing ant colonies in a blend of documentary and staged choreography, the film mirrors powerful themes of society and serves as an allegory of mankind’s abyss. The long-term work of the director results in astonishing images, opening a new chapter in insect microcosm filmmaking.