Everything Everywhere Again Alive

Overview

Toronto filmmaker Keith Lock relocated to Buck Lake in the early 1970s, immersing himself in a communal living experiment alongside fellow artists. His camera captured the vibrant daily life and creative endeavors of the group, showcasing their journey of assembly and disbandment. The film employs poetic elements like logograms and visual disruptions to explore themes of renewal and the interplay of reason and imagination. Celebrated as a significant piece of Canadian underground cinema, it serves as a mystical film diary rich in symbolism and artistic reflection.