An exploratory documentary, Larksong, takes viewers on a journey through the Pennine Moors in Northern England, centered around an 18th century nonconformist chapel. The film captures the region's distinctive history and topography, intertwined with the legacies of textile workers, mills, and industries. A poem, written from the perspective of a chapel pew, weaves together social, industrial, and ecological themes, reflecting on the changing landscape, social norms, and working practices over time. The score features traditional folk instruments, field recordings, and sounds from hand-textile tools, accompanied by visual projections made from foraged plants, raw wool, and hand-stitched film, along with songs using lyrics from gravestone inscriptions.
Larksong
The documentary Larksong takes a poignant trip through the Pennine Moors in Northern England, revealing the lasting impact of the region's textile industry and traditional way of life on the landscape.
