Ritual

The activity of shearing appears almost sacred, as the men methodically carry out their task. The ultimate reward, a fleece, has become obsolete in our modern world. There is an underlying sense struggle as an age old task becomes outmoded in the 21st century.

Ritual, 10 mins, 2020; 4k;  sound, black and white
A short film made in West Cork, in collaboration with Tony Langlois.