I. From the Ground Up

This strand explores nature as fashion’s raw material and casualty. Featuring documentary films that foreground the process of textile making, it recalls current debates around the precariousness of natural resources.

Our first-ever children’s programme showcases the harmonious collaboration between humans and non-human species, while celebrating the power of animation to bring the impossible to life.

With curators Susie Evans and Marketa Uhlirova.

The Nettle Dress
+ Youth Panel with Textile Artist  

Wednesday 21 May, 18:15 | Genesis Cinema

In The Nettle Dress, textile artist Allan Brown reminds us that a return to slow methods of production and reconnection to nature can be healing for both the planet and humans alike. Following the screening, Brown will be in conversation with a panel of teenagers discussing the values of making and mindfulness.  

Animal Matters
+ Intro + Live Music 

Sunday 25 May, 18:30 | Garden Cinema, Screen 3

A collection of short films produced between 1910 and 1950 forms a visceral collision between two opposing views of fashion: one as sublime, fantastical allure, and the other as harsh industrial reality.

With musical accompaniment by Stephen Horne. Introduced by festival director Marketa Uhlirova and fashion curator Isabella Coraça.

An unusual insight into sericulture that celebrates the animal, botanical, earthy and craft-based origins of silk. Screened from a 16mm print.

Introduction by 2024 BBC New Generation Thinker Becca Voelcker.

 
Saturday 24 May, 11:00 | Barbican, Cinema 2

Our first-ever children’s programme showcases the harmonious collaboration between humans and non-human species, while celebrating the power of animation to bring the impossible to life.

With curators Susie Evans and Marketa Uhlirova.

 
Wednesday 21 May, 18:15 | Genesis Cinema

In The Nettle Dress, textile artist Allan Brown reminds us that a return to slow methods of production and reconnection to nature can be healing for both the planet and humans alike. Following the screening, Brown will be in conversation with a panel of teenagers discussing the values of making and mindfulness.  

 
Sunday 25 May, 18:30 | Garden Cinema, Screen 3

A collection of short films produced between 1910 and 1950 forms a visceral collision between two opposing views of fashion: one as sublime, fantastical allure, and the other as harsh industrial reality.

With musical accompaniment by Stephen Horne. Introduced by festival director Marketa Uhlirova and fashion curator Isabella Coraça.

 
Wednesday 28 May, 20:45 | Barbican, 
Cinema 2 

An unusual insight into sericulture that celebrates the animal, botanical, earthy and craft-based origins of silk. Screened from a 16mm print.

Introduction by 2024 BBC New Generation Thinker Becca Voelcker.

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