ÉRIU’S THRESHOLD
Ériu’s Threshold is an art film created during and as an ode to the current pandemic.
Filmed on the Body & Soul festival ground, Eriu’s Threshold takes some inspiration from the magical playground that is the land that surrounds the 17th Century country house. The film and portrayal of Ériu lean into the spirit of Celtic female energy and use the piece to amplify the space between things – the threshold. A journey of death and rebirth, reclaiming ourselves.
The film features a re-interpretation of Henry Purcell’s aria Dido’s Lament, which is considered, in classical music, one of the most heart-wrenching portrayals of the passing into death. ‘Ériu’s Threshold‘, however, reimagines this aria through the Irish mythological goddess, Ériu. The lament was selected as one of the most powerful and timeless expressions of death and loss. It appeals to us to “Remember” to remember people, remember where we come from, who we are.
Credits:
Avril Stanley- Festival Director, Mary Hickson – Creative Director & Producer, Mia Mullarkey – Film Director, Luke Jacobs – Director of Photography, Robyn Byrne – Choreographer/ Lead Dancer, Doireann Ní Ghríofa – Poet, Katie Hanlan – Costume Designer, Eoin French & Elaine Howley – Singer/Music co-producer, Ross Dowling – Music co-producer, Kate Ellis – Cello, Marie Mullen – Voice over artist
Stephanie Dufresne, Rachel Ní Bhraonáin, Emily Kilkenny Roddy, Sarah Ryan, Marion Cronin, Deirdre Griffin - Dancers
Rebecca Roche – Production Manager
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