HD, 13min.
“Bare Oka Rodó” unveils the essence of “food season” for the inhabitants of Pira Paraná in the Colombian Amazon, where abundant harvests mark a period of plenty. To consummate this abundance, intricate cures are indispensable.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey within the dilapidated tower of Oberlaa Park in Vienna, originally erected for vertical food production. Within its decaying walls, conflicting narratives unfold: corporate propaganda employing technical justifications for land exploitation clashes with the decolonial and ecofeminist discourses of resilient women activists from the global south. Their impassioned voices beckon us to reshape our connection with food and the earth.
Amidst the ruins, a futuristic temple emerges, a beacon of hope dedicated to the Venus of Willendorf. This visionary tableau foretells a future transcending the remnants of capitalism. Harmonious chants from the women of the global south echo, signifying a healed relationship with food in this utopian tomorrow. “Bare Oka Rodó” is a poignant exploration of contrasts, inviting viewers to reconsider their role in the evolving narrative of sustenance and resilience.