Short Doc

Soil: The World at Our Feet

Directed by Radford Nicholls | Film produced and commissioned by Somerset House
United Kingdom
2025
English
17 min

Five artists explore soil’s hidden life, revealing its vital role in ecosystems, climate, and our shared future.

A documentary following five artists as they explore humanity’s relationship with the soil beneath us. Through their creative lens, “Soil” uncovers the hidden life of the ground we walk on – its crucial role in ecosystems, climate, and culture. From microscopic organisms to vast landscapes – a journey across continents, revealing how deeply our future is rooted in the health of the earth itself. It’s a call to remember, reimagine, and reconnect. For anyone interested in where life begins – underfoot.

The screening is followed by a talk with director Radford Nicholls.

Sat 11, 18:45
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