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The Earth Weavers

“The Earth Weavers” celebrates the collective journey back to the land. It's a testament to the transformative power of communal care, where women come together to reclaim their ancestral knowledge, language, culture, and land. Their stories speak volumes about the profound connection between humans and the natural world, portrayed as a form of resistance against the oppressive forces that seek to disconnect us from our roots.

  • RIMA KADDISSI
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 18, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    Arabic, English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • THIMAR EL DAHR
    Distributor
Director Biography - RIMA KADDISSI

Rima Kaddissi is an artist and the founder of PACE
(Project on Artistic Collaboration and Experimentation).
Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance,
installation, video, and sound art, with a focus on
reintegrating Plurality Insights and the Politics of Care
into the living world. Through PACE, she has developed a
methodology that offers tools for telling our stories and
concerns rooted in lived experiences by reconnecting
with intuition, sensations, feelings, and thoughts within
our bodies. This process enables the perception and
channeling of these embodied insights into creative
expression and collective practice. Her approach is
implemented in academic and cultural institutions, and
she mentors artists across disciplines. She currently
teaches at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA),
offering courses on Thinking Bodies, Future Cinema, and
Performance & Visual Arts. She is also engaged in an
ongoing research lab with Souraya Baghdadi, exploring
Sensible Embodiment and Oriental Body Movement.

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Director Statement

This film explores the interconnected themes of land,
culture, survival, and resistance through personal stories
and collective struggles. It highlights the deep bond
between humans and the earth, disrupted by exploitation
and disconnection. The narrative centers on women and
farmers reclaiming ancestral knowledge and land,
showcasing how reconnecting with the land can be both a
political act and a spiritual journey.
The film reflects a universal need for reconnection with
the natural world and ancestral wisdom. It celebrates
those who find strength in the land, defy exploitation, and
fight for the right to return and restore what was lost.
These stories serve as blueprints for living in harmony
with each other and the planet.