JR and Alice Rohrwacher collaborate on agricultural short film
French artist JR and Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher are working together on a new project described as an 'agricultural homily'. The collaboration was announced via Instagram on November 2, 2019, where JR shared a quote from Pier Paolo Pasolini about the disappearance of peasants and fireflies, taken from a 1975 article in Corriere della Sera. Both artists have strong ties to rural themes: JR previously explored the French countryside with Agnès Varda in the 2017 documentary 'Visages, villages', while Rohrwacher's films—'Corpo celeste' (2011), 'Le Meraviglie' (2014), and 'Lazzaro felice' (2018)—focus on peasant life, nature, and the end of the agricultural world. The project's specific format and release date have not been disclosed.
Key facts
- JR and Alice Rohrwacher are collaborating on an 'agricultural homily'.
- The project was announced on Instagram on November 2, 2019.
- JR shared a Pasolini quote from a 1975 Corriere della Sera article.
- Pasolini's quote references the disappearance of classical world, peasants, artisans, fireflies, bees, and butterflies.
- JR previously worked with Agnès Varda on 'Visages, villages' (2017).
- Rohrwacher's films include 'Corpo celeste' (2011), 'Le Meraviglie' (2014), and 'Lazzaro felice' (2018).
- Rohrwacher's work often addresses peasant life and rural themes.
- The project's format and release date are not yet announced.
Entities
Artists
- JR
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Agnès Varda
Institutions
- Corriere della Sera
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy