Deep Dive: Sirens Call (2025)
Film Lens
Sirens Call is a hybrid film that combines documentary, science fiction, and road movie elements. Written and directed by Miri Ian Gossing and Lina Sieckmann, this film marks their directorial debut. It follows Una, a nomadic siren, as she navigates a drought-stricken Earth, addressing themes of biography, identity, and belonging. The film contrasts mythology with postmodern reality, depicting Una's experiences from American diners to a road trip with Moth, set against the backdrop of the Trump-era United States.
The film features a queer, feminist, and technoid aesthetic, challenging standardized norms through its genre-blending style. Una eventually joins activist merpeople in Portland, aiming to reclaim a hybrid existence from consumerist culture. Principal photography took place across various locations, including Portland, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, and was filmed using a 16mm camera.
Why Watch
- •Meet Una, a nomadic siren in a drought-stricken world.
- •Follow Una's road trip with Moth across America.
- •See the film's unique blend of documentary and fiction.
Did You Know
•Sirens Call had its world premiere on 14 February 2025.
•The film was shot in locations including Portland, San Francisco, and Egypt.
•Principal photography began on 4 November 2020 and ended on 24 September 2022.
•Sirens Call is selected for the 39th Teddy Award and competes for Best Documentary Film.
Perfect For
Queer cinema enthusiastsFans of hybrid filmsMythology and identity exploration