Surface Rites
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Surface Rites is a feature film. directed by Parastoo Anoushahpour. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A young Slovakian immigrant opens a uranium mine near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario, and later builds a massive replica of the modest church from his childhood village. Stranded amongst suburban streets named after prize-winning Holstein cows, this monumental cathedral now sits, unfinished and private. Teenage zombies emerge from lakes and rivers around Serpent River First Nation, once poisoned with uranium waste. There is talk of eugenics at a Holstein pageant, and a retired dairy farmer and his wife remember a recurring dream where their work is never done.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surface Rites about?
A young Slovakian immigrant opens a uranium mine near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario, and later builds a massive replica of the modest church from his childhood village. Stranded amongst suburban ...
Who directed Surface Rites?
Surface Rites was directed by Parastoo Anoushahpour.
How long is Surface Rites?
Surface Rites has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Surface Rites released?
Surface Rites was released on February 17, 2022 in theaters.