Free screening of visionary Flow Country film by Caithness director at Lyth Arts Centre
There is a free screening of a visionary eco film by Caithness man Jim Sutherland at Lyth Arts Centre on Friday evening.
The immersive thought-provoking film ‘When Fish Begin to Crawl’ blends art and science to explore the climate crisis and the connection between humans and nature within the backdrop of Caithness
It was co-directed by Morag McKinnon and Jim Sutherland and focuses on Scotland's Flow Country, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The film won several awards, including Best Eco Film and Best Music Film.
The Flow Country Partnership is hosting the screening of ‘When Fish Begin to Crawl’ at Lyth Arts Centre on Friday, December 13 at 6.30pm.
Lauded for its visionary content and environmental message, the 61-minute film is a unique blend of music, science and moving images which invites us on a journey from the formation of galaxies to the emergence of life on Earth, the interconnection that redefines our human place in nature and highlighting the vital role of the Flow Country in the health of our planet.
There is a strong focus on Caithness with some archive footage provided by journalist and documentary maker David G Scott.
It is free to attend and open to everyone. Book tickets in advance from the Lyth Arts Centre website at lytharts.org.uk/event/flow-country-unesco-celebration
The event will begin at 6:30pm, opening with guest speakers followed by the film screening. Afterwards, a complimentary drink and canapes will be available, with opportunities to meet members of the Flow Country team and discuss the film.
