Surface Rites (2022)
A young Slovakian immigrant opens a uranium mine near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario, and later builds a massive replica of the modest church from his childhood village. Stranded amongst suburban streets named after prize-winning Holstein cows, this monumental cathedral now sits, unfinished and private. Teenage zombies emerge from lakes and rivers around Serpent River First Nation, once poisoned with uranium waste. There is talk of eugenics at a Holstein pageant, and a retired dairy farmer and his wife remember a recurring dream where their work is never done.
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Country: Canada, Iran
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Surface Rites about?
- A young Slovakian immigrant opens a uranium mine near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario, and later builds a massive replica of the modest church from his childhood village. Stranded amongst suburban streets named after prize-winning Holstein cows, this monumental cathedral now sits, unfinished and private. Teenage zombies emerge from lakes and rivers around Serpent River First Nation, once poisoned with uranium waste. There is talk of eugenics at a Holstein pageant, and a retired dairy farmer and his wife remember a recurring dream where their work is never done.
- Who directed Surface Rites?
- Surface Rites was directed by Parastoo Anoushahpour, Faraz Anoushahpour, Ryan Ferko.
- How long is Surface Rites?
- Surface Rites has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- Where was Surface Rites produced?
- Surface Rites was produced in Canada, Iran.