
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.
- Year2019
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNo
- RatingG
- DirectorElisabeth Tova Bailey
- ProducerElisabeth Tova Bailey
- FilmmakerElisabeth Tova Bailey
- CastNeohelix albolabris (forest snail), Daryl Hannah (voice), Ariela Kuh (woman)
- CinematographerAndrew Young DP and others
- Sound DesignLuke Dun Gielmuda (sound designer), Skip Lievsay (sound mix)
- MusicAll natural animal and environmental sounds.
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.
- Year2019
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNo
- RatingG
- DirectorElisabeth Tova Bailey
- ProducerElisabeth Tova Bailey
- FilmmakerElisabeth Tova Bailey
- CastNeohelix albolabris (forest snail), Daryl Hannah (voice), Ariela Kuh (woman)
- CinematographerAndrew Young DP and others
- Sound DesignLuke Dun Gielmuda (sound designer), Skip Lievsay (sound mix)
- MusicAll natural animal and environmental sounds.