Cultivate / Sima Gonsai

 
Sima Gonsai
United Kingdom
Film, 4:43 minutes
 
Gonsai’s Cultivate is a dance film that explores the deep connection between humans and soil health. Through South Asian dance and visual storytelling, the film responds to climate research on soul toxicity, farming practices, and preservation. By blending movement with scientific inquiry, Cultivate highlights the essential role of soil ecosystems and their impact on human life.
 
This film serves as both an artistic expression and an environmental call to action, urging viewers to recognize soil as a living, interconnected system that sustains us all. By interpreting scientific data through dance and film, Cultivate bridges the gap between knowledge and awareness, inspiring deeper engagement with ecological issues.
 
Sima Gonsai is a filmmaker whose work blends narrative, dance, and visual art to explore identity, accessibility, and climate consciousness. Her films have been featured in major galleries and festivals, with work that has been showcased on BBC, SkyArts, and Commonwealth Games. Through her work, she continues to use film as a tool for education, activism, and storytelling.