Connecting Worlds: Acoustic Ocean & Forest Mind Film Screenings with Ursula Biemann

Two short films by the Norwegian director Ursula Biemann that explore the profound connections of indigenous communities to their natural environments. Screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Biemann.

Acoustic Ocean (2018, 18 mins) is a poetic invitation to contemplate the ocean’s hidden symphony off the Arctic islands of Lofoten. Through a science-fictional lens, Ursula Biemann unveils the intricate tapestry that binds life beneath the waves replete with nascent life forms, imaginative interconnections, and the evolution of the planetary ecosystem.

Forest Mind (2021, 31 mins) unveils an intricate narrative woven in collaboration with the Inga community of the Amazonian forests of southern Colombia. Biemann’s longstanding relationship with these people gives rise to an indigenous university, a testament to indigenous wisdom. Rooted in both scientific and shamanic perspectives, Forest Mind champions an eco-centric world view, bridging the realms of empirical knowledge and ancient wisdom.