When We Are Born
Synopsis
WHEN WE ARE BORN is a unique live performance film that tells a touching and thoroughly human story based in part on Ălafurâs life. Filmed on location in Iceland in summer 2020, it features the contributions of an unparalleled creative collective including ground-breaking choreographer Erna ĂmarsdĂłttir, the Iceland Dance Company and cinematographer Thor Eliasson. The music in the film builds upon Ălafurâs critically praised new album âsome kind of peaceâ and was performed and recorded live on set, representing a constant cinematic conversation between picture and music. Vincent Moonâs intimate cinematic vision brings this layered metaphorical world to life as we see Ălafurâs music manifested and symbolised all around him through set design, lighting and dance. Through themes of rituals, relationships and exploration of our inner landscapes, this is a film focused on how we all move forward.
