EXCAVATION

excavation is a collaboration between a Finnish construction company HVM Infra Oy and a dancer Ella Posti. The film captures an excavator and a dancer in a duet. This work delves into the relationship between the human body and the machine, exploring how both can simultaneously embody immense power and delicate sensitivity. excavation breathes life into the excavator and explores the possibilities of the human-machine connection through a post humanist perspective. What does it mean for a human and excavator to engage in physical contact? How can they show care and support for each other and on the other hand seek autonomy from one another?

Production credits

Direction / Choreography / Dance: Ella Posti

Collaborator: HVM Infra Oy

Cinematography: Antti Ahokoivu

Sound Design: Juho Luukkainen

Driver: Mika Vilmi

Creative Support: MOŸ MOŸ collective & Ella Holappa

Promotional pictures: Antti J. Leinonen

Articles

Pölönen, Sakari: -“Tanssii Kaivinkoneen kanssa”, - Helsingin Sanomat. 2023

Saraniemi, Miikka - “Kaivinkonekin voi olla tanssija”, - Lapin Kansa. 2023