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202427 minGdocumentary

Recomposing Earth

202427 minGdocumentary

An artist risks losing the only recording of their album by burying it in the earth as part of a unique artistic endeavor.

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Christian Cargill

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An artist risks losing the only recording of their album by burying it in the earth as part of a unique artistic endeavor.

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Christian Cargill

Christian Cargilldirector

Christian Cargill

Christian Cargillwriter

Erland Coopercast

Paul Weller

Paul Wellercast

Ian Rankin

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Erland Cooper, a musician, buries the only recording of his album in the earth. He initiates this project as a form of artistic expression. The documentary follows Cooper as he collaborates with nature. The 27-minute film was released in 2024. It captures the process and significance of this unique act.

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