20/16
Chronology
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to the study of the world’s volcanoes. Their legacy consists of groundbreaking images of eruptions and their aftermath, compiled into this stunning visual collage. Sabat MaterTrad. organized by Ernst Reijseger. Some scenes were so impressive that I had to watch them twice. I particularly liked the combination of Bach’s Kyrie in B minor with erupting volcanoes and a stream of maggots, as it gave a sense of unexpected grace. Later, we hear excerpts from Verdi’s Requiem, but not the very famous passage! We don’t learn much about what drives Katia and Maurice Krafft to immerse themselves in volcanoes like this, which is part of the charm of a documentary, because it allows the viewer to dream. The narrative leaves a lot of space. The few words spoken reveal a lot. A masterpiece that I feel incredibly privileged to have seen.