Rocky Tales of Occupation

Rocky Tales of Occupation

2019 · 15 min · Documentary, Animation

A voice-over guides the viewer through an underground depot of historic and imaginary relics, from the Alhambra to Romeo and Juliet's balcony. While the anonymous voice strings together backstory after backstory, a parallel history emerges from the darkness of this beautifully decorated limestone quarry, shaped by fantasy, boredom, faith and power.

Directed by Stéphanie Lagarde · Written by Stéphanie Lagarde

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