This subtle and formally interesting film is not what most viewers have to come expect in science fiction and the apocalyptic genre. With a dreamy, quiet mood, it's almost an art film version of ANNIHILATION, as two soldiers take us into a stunning landscape made uninhabitable after being consumed by an invasive flower. It may seem surreal, but it's a real threat in the Azores, where growth of blue hydrangeas have taken over the island - much to Instagramming tourists' delight and ecology's woe. This artful and impactful take on nature run amok due to human influence is one that will linger with you for days to come.
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Photos courtesy of FLYING FILM FESTIVAL
About Author:
Ryan Davis (@indieartsvoice) is a film publicist and communications professional with over ten years experience in the film industry and arts marketing. She is co-founder and Principal at Smarthouse Creative. Named by Media Inc. as one of Washington State's most influential women in film, TV, and media, Ryan has worked with outlets ranging from CNN and The New York Times, to community newspapers and local radio. She has worked in almost every aspect of the film business--from production and festivals to distribution, exhibition and sales.
Ryan worked for Arab Film Distribution/Typecast Films where she was part of the production and release of the Academy Award-nominated Iraq in Fragments. She has worked for a variety of nonprofit arts groups and organizations, including heading the marketing departments for Northwest Film Forum and Northwest Folklife, and was the assistant director of Couch Fest Films from 2010-2014. Ryan was on the jury for the International Documentary Challenge for 2012-3, and a juror for the 2015 Seattle Shorts Festival. Ryan currently sits on the board of The Grand Cinema in Tacoma, WA.
