2024 | Canada | Documentary,Experimental,Short

Ask The Plantain

  • English 13 mins
  • Director | Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos
  • Writer | Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos
  • Producer | Shelby Manton

STATUS: Released

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In a powerful exploration of her Greek Canadian heritage, Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos embarks on an introspective journey through the depths of her heart, akin to traversing a black hole, in search of the gifts hidden within her wounds. Guided by the presence of the plantain, a resilient plant often referred to as "white man's footprints" due to its association with European settlers, she unravels the fragmented threads of an ancient myth and pre-Hellenic ceremony. Through this profound exploration, she seeks to rediscover the art of navigating the loss of identity and the cyclical nature of life's transitions.

Heritage Journey Hole Plant Settler Myth Ceremony Loss Identity