Maya Yoncali

The film is a (reflection) of the pressure of isolation, idleness, miscommunication, romance. Shot during Covid-19 lockdowns, a time which deeply strained the fabric of our existence, and forced us to face ourselves in the most unimaginable ways. They take advantage of the physical expression built into both of their respective artistic practices - the piece was originally crafted as a dance film and cut to become a more naturalistic, lulling and subtle piece of physicality and movement. They use Sometimes They Sing explore the visceral dreams which sought to replace a reality without stimulus, dreams which brought us both peace and fear during some of the longest months of our lives and in their case, brought them the stimuli to create this very film.

Noah leaves London behind for the industrial banks of the Thames, where they’re invited into a state of in-between, as the city fades away and the river turns to sea. Searching for direction on the quiet banks, they encounter a dancer, whose movement gives form to Noah’s unspoken thoughts. Stirred by the moment, they’re then met with a mysterious figure who reawakens their sense of purpose and hope. Noah begins to mirror the shifting landscape, learning to find comfort in flux. A meditative, voiceover-driven film written by Zohrab Yoncali, based on the PhD research of artist Nic Farr.

Noah leaves London behind for the industrial banks of the Thames, where they’re invited into a state of in-between, as the city fades away and the river turns to sea. Searching for direction on the quiet banks, they encounter a dancer, whose movement gives form to Noah’s unspoken thoughts. Stirred by the moment, they’re then met with a mysterious figure who reawakens their sense of purpose and hope. Noah begins to mirror the shifting landscape, learning to find comfort in flux. A meditative, voiceover-driven film written by Zohrab Yoncali, based on the PhD research of artist Nic Farr.