Part of LUONNONTILA – The Shape of Nature

Concept: Maria Laitila & Marja Haapakangas
Dance and choreography: Maria Laitila 
Cinematography and Editing: Marja Haapakangas
Music and Sound Design: Lau Nau

Video was a part of Poikkeus-Tila-Taide program of Tehdas Theatre 2020 and in Frequenz Festival in Kiel, Germany 2021

Kelo (8:26)

Kelo is the Finnish word for dead pine. It was filmed in the Kostomuksha Nature Reserve in Russia in March 2020. We were touched by the ancient trees and their gray bearded skin. It was as if the forest had a voice of its own. The Kelo dance video embodies the essence of the forest and the old trees. The timeless, deep silence of the forest, its life cycle impressed us with its beauty.

Kelo is a story of touch and integrity.

Full version https://vimeo.com/416677534