The Rock Speaks
The Rock Speaks
Francois Knoetze, Amy Louise Wilson
A cobalt stone brings together a chorus of voices in a transcontinental journey that begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo and culminates in a refrain of collective resistance. Together with Congolese historian Joe-Yves Salankang Sa-Ngol, Ami Louise Wilson and Francois Knoetze follow the metal’s journey en route to stock markets around the world. Using generative AI, the film highlights the obscene nature of the exploitation that feeds our technological desires.
Francois Knoetze
The Lo-Def Film Factory in South Africa was created by Francois Knoetze and Amy Louise Wilson. Their work involves archival research, dramaturgy and visual strategies associated with video art, collage, sculptural installation and new media, to create space for experimental storytelling. They are particularly focused on engaging with young people to make participatory research and creative projects.
Amy Louise Wilson
The Lo-Def Film Factory in South Africa was created by Francois Knoetze and Amy Louise Wilson. Their work involves archival research, dramaturgy and visual strategies associated with video art, collage, sculptural installation and new media, to create space for experimental storytelling. They are particularly focused on engaging with young people to make participatory research and creative projects.
