2023 | United States | Experimental

Moon Moth Bed

  • 6 mins
  • Director | Virginia L. Montgomery (VLM)
  • Writer | Virginia L. Montgomery (VLM)
  • Producer | Virginia L. Montgomery (VLM)

STATUS: Released

This film is currently not available.   

MOON MOTH BED is a surreal, symbolic, and experimental short film about destruction, rebirth, and collective consciousness. Inspired by Donna Haraway’s ecofeminist writings and panpsychic philosophy, this live‑action film collages imagery of real luna moths hatching from their cocoons amidst an ethereal video dream‑world. The film is cocooned within an atmospheric soundscape of rumbling thunderstorms, textured sounds, and twinkling temple bells. In the film’s culminating visual sequence, a deus‑ex‑machina device enters to conjure chaos; in response the video dream‑world comes alive with sensual flows of honey to restore peace. The video concludes with circle‑shaped imagery to symbolize rebirth and conjure hope.

Destruction Rebirth Consciousness Symbolism Metamorphosis
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