An original screenplay that has been made into a commercially successful film, will generate merchandise, possibly a book. Hard Earth has the distinction of being a collaborative script made by actors and visual artist. It is based on the premise of a poetic mum (Jill) who is undergoing an end of life experience. Her son (Toby) and his partner (Mandy), whose relationship is in turmoil, are on the receiving end of her enigmatic reflections. Aged tree. You cool your feet in the calming stream. No human eye sees how your roots Reach through the hard earth To tend and nurture your fellow trees. Aged tree. Cold, still stream. Hard, hard......hard earth. This is the artist's book that was made during the scripting process: Page 1: Mandy and Toby trapped in a car. Page 2-3: Where is Jill? Page 4-5: Jill looks at the trees and Toby his office. Page 6: Fragments of a poem drift down stream from the hill.
One family. Three divided people. "What am I to be?"
A short drama starring Tiberius Chis, Jackie Kearns and Michelle Strutt. Script by Jackie Kearns, Tiberius Chis, Michelle Strutt and Constantine Gras. Poetry by Jackie Kearns and sung by Sam Chaplin. A Gras Art production. Premiere screening at the Portobello Film Festival Nominated for Best Drama Film.
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7/6/2023 13:39:38
I've never had the chance to watch this film. But, I think this is great.
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