TOPOLOGY OF SIRENS
Dir. Jonathan Davies, 2021
USA. 106 min.
In English.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 09 – 10 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 – 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 – 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 – 7:30 PM
After discovering a set of cryptic microcassettes in her new home, Cas is drawn into a meditative mystery of environmental sound and experimental music.
Cas, an academic assistant and amateur musician, moves into her aunt’s old home. In the bedroom closet, she finds a cache of mysteriously labeled microcassette tapes, containing cryptic recordings of sounds ranging from everyday objects to abstract soundscapes. Cas’s curiosity to discover the origin of these tapes leads her on a meditative journey through unknown verdant Californian landscapes, encountering experimental music performances, eccentric shop owners, and early music treasures along the way. As her adventure progresses, the mystery unravels in equally enigmatic and enlightening ways.
Showcasing a softer, pastoral version of LA and featuring a lovely soundtrack, Topology of Sirens is a beguiling treasure that should be experienced in a theater. For fans of Kelly Reichardt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Myst.