Fall 2021: Princeton Environmental Film Festival

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

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When a woman is bedridden by a mysterious pathogen, a forest snail unexpectedly takes up residence on her nightstand. Together, the woman and snail share an intimate journey of survival and resilience. Their captivating and graceful explorations expand the boundaries of the bedroom. An intimate and surprising live action story. Starring a white-lipped forest snail (Neohelix albolabris). Woman played by Ariela Kuh, woman’s voice by Daryl Hannah. Adapted by the director from her natural history memoir of the same title, winner of the John Burroughs Medal Award for natural history.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    No
  • Rating
    G
  • Director
    Elisabeth Tova Bailey
  • Producer
    Elisabeth Tova Bailey
  • Filmmaker
    Elisabeth Tova Bailey
  • Cast
    Neohelix albolabris (forest snail), Daryl Hannah (voice), Ariela Kuh (woman)
  • Cinematographer
    Andrew Young DP and others
  • Sound Design
    Luke Dun Gielmuda (sound designer), Skip Lievsay (sound mix)
  • Music
    All natural animal and environmental sounds.
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