Intentional Community: The Art of Living and The Science of Life
Synopsis
Set in the wider context of sustainable living and the economics of post-capitalism, Intentional Community explores the 'sociobiological' ideas of Braziers' founders, who established the community in 1950 as a social experiment in group co-existence. Today, Braziers continues to explore and live-out ideas of co-existence, collective work and our place in nature.
Edited with a layered, non-linear approach, the composite film makes correspondences between the past and present, combing interior and exterior spaces of the gothic manor house with material from Braziers’ archive of photographs, audio recordings and film. Archival footage includes scenes from a 1964 Situationist gathering, attended by writers Alexander Trocchi, Jeff Nuttall, artist John Latham and psychiatrist R.D. Laing. Intentional Community also explores Braziers’ links to the Common Wealth political party, the Order of Woodcraft Chivalry, Kibbo Kift, and Grith Fyrd peace camps, reflecting Braziers’ deep-rooted, progressive social values, educational ideas, ecological awareness and connections to the counterculture.
Details
- Year
- 2017
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 59 mins
- Format
- HDV
- Director
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Nick Jordan, Clara Casian
- Producer
- Nick Jordan, Clara Casian
- Editor
- Nick Jordan, Clara Casian
- Director of Photography
- Nick Jordan, Clara Casian
- Composer
- Lord Mongo
Production Status
Production Company
Jordasian
8 Napier RoadChorlton
Manchester
M21 8AW
Sales Company
Nick Jordan & Clara Casian
8 Napier RoadChorlton
Manchester
M21 8AW
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