Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit (2018)

The title refers to the phonetic vocalisation of Lapwing bird- song, one of the most frequent visitors to Rainham marshes in Purfleet, Essex. Situated on the edgeland between city and countryside in the transient landscape of the Thames Estuary, this is a place layered with the traces of ever-shifting global narratives of empire, industry and movement of people and goods. Anastassiou explores how this pocket of nature is contained and consumed by focusing on the figure of the bird watcher. The film follows a walk from day to night along the inner and outer peripheries of the reserve, shot on a hand-cranked 16mm camera.

Director: Maria Anastassiou
Runtime: 8 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit about?
The title refers to the phonetic vocalisation of Lapwing bird- song, one of the most frequent visitors to Rainham marshes in Purfleet, Essex. Situated on the edgeland between city and countryside in the transient landscape of the Thames Estuary, this is a place layered with the traces of ever-shifting global narratives of empire, industry and movement of people and goods. Anastassiou explores how this pocket of nature is contained and consumed by focusing on the figure of the bird watcher. The film follows a walk from day to night along the inner and outer peripheries of the reserve, shot on a hand-cranked 16mm camera.
Who directed Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit?
Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit was directed by Maria Anastassiou.
How long is Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit?
Kleep-toowit, klip klip, too-ow-wit has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).