Becoming Plant (2022)

Becoming Plant (2022) poster

Becoming Plant follows six dancers who participate in a therapeutic group experiment with psychedelics, while temporarily ‘living’ together on the demilitarised industrial site. While they are subjected to the plant’s consciousness and to each other’s presence, they perform a choreography, aligning their naked bodies with each other and with the architectural ruins. The film serves as a catalyst to discuss wider social and relational issues such as science, spirituality, psychiatry, healing, healthcare and the problems of collective depression and trauma resulting from living in the age of Late Capitalism. Becoming Plant features a specially composed soundtrack by London based electronic musician and visual artist Gaika.

Director: Grace Ndiritu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Production: Horst Productions, f.eks., Kunsthal Rønnebæksholm, Screen City Biennale
Country: Belgium, Denmark, Norway
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Grace Ndiritu
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Becoming Plant about?
Becoming Plant follows six dancers who participate in a therapeutic group experiment with psychedelics, while temporarily ‘living’ together on the demilitarised industrial site. While they are subjected to the plant’s consciousness and to each other’s presence, they perform a choreography, aligning their naked bodies with each other and with the architectural ruins. The film serves as a catalyst to discuss wider social and relational issues such as science, spirituality, psychiatry, healing, healthcare and the problems of collective depression and trauma resulting from living in the age of Late Capitalism. Becoming Plant features a specially composed soundtrack by London based electronic musician and visual artist Gaika.
Who directed Becoming Plant?
Becoming Plant was directed by Grace Ndiritu.
How long is Becoming Plant?
Becoming Plant has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Becoming Plant?
Becoming Plant is a Documentary film.
Where was Becoming Plant produced?
Becoming Plant was produced in Belgium, Denmark, Norway.