MYRRHA

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“Myrrha” explores the unique pathos and power in the journey from lonely child to joyous woman.
This short doccie piece subtly reveals a deep yearning to belong, showing her search for other swans but to no avail. Through her failure, she comes to cherish her child self, and return home to her true self, the ultimate belonging.
Director, D.OP, Editor: Tao Farren-Hefer (www.taofarren-h.com)
Starring: Myrrha, Kayla & Zoe, Alexa
Research Assistant: Tracey Farren (www.traceyfarren.com)
Location Audio: Paul Hunt
Post Production Audio: Calvin Davey
Original musical score: Manu Grace Johnston
In Sea Point, Cape Town, there is a beautiful stretch of promenade alongside the Atlantic Ocean.
It’s used by all sorts of people, from trendy speed-walkers to homeless people conversing with the seagulls.
It was during sunset on this promenade that I first saw her. She was a whirl of brightly colored braids, huge, hooped earrings, and flashing roller-skates as she threaded her way through the poodles and people, dancing as she moved. She emitted a powerful energy, lighting up the faces of the people she jived past. She had headphones in her ears, her eyes closed, in her own world as she radiated peacefulness and bliss.
I went down to the promenade at sunset a few times in the following week, hoping to catch her attention to ask if I could film her. Each time she was too absorbed in her own graceful dance, too fast for me to catch her on my skateboard.
Each time I failed, my curiosity about her increased, and I felt a pull to capture her radiance.
I turned to Facebook to ask if anyone knew how I could find her.
Through some magic of social media, a friend tagged a friend, who tagged a friend who had seen her on Instagram, and I was finally put in touch.
My initial thought had been to capture her skating, but I felt I needed to know more. Where is she from? How did she get to this point? Why does she do what she does with so much passion and presence?
This short documentary film is an exploration of her personal journey in a world that makes it so easy to forget that vital connection with oneself.
On a personal level, it was an exercise in listening to my gut feeling, and creating positive work that moves myself and others.
In true South African fashion, there was zero budget: Just a camera, a skateboard, and a talented team that lent their time to combine on a piece made out of love, to simply share love.

[@sylviaschlittke4023]

This is so beautiful! Well done. The imagery is dreamy with a wonderful matching soundtrack. Love it! ❤️

[@bernicepulengmosala3433]

Almost hypnotic. Very beautiful. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NazarOnWheels]

Man, this is one of the most beautiful videos (if not the most) about skating that I've ever seen. So lovely; the video, the music, the atmosphere, and of course Myrrha herself! Thank you for making it! And the story behind is really touching...

[@jilliangrant7484]

Beautiful Tao !!!

[@esfale]

She is a true inspiration. ❤️ Also congrats on the amazing vídeo.

[@thabangmokoena3993]

Amazing

[@waydeoostendorp397]

Beautiful story, thanks for keeping at it and sharing Myrrhas story. Also, that score though! Brilliant!

[@veroniqueretenoissembe7830]

I love

[@Mthandeni14]

This is real good Tao big, big, big up

[@TaoFarrenHefer]

Thanks man! I can't take all the credit though, it somehow created itself haha

[@paulhunt1848]

This is stunning!

[@TaoFarrenHefer]

Thank you for playing a very important part in this - couldn't have done it without you

[@paulhunt1848]

@@TaoFarrenHefer always a pleasure

[@Bornagain__]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭🙏🏾✨

[@melissasiebert1364]

Beautiful, loved it!

[@TaoFarrenHefer]

Thank you Melissa! So glad this resonated with you!

[@charisselouw]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you

[@TaoFarrenHefer]

Thank you for taking the time out to view and appreciate this Charisse. So glad it did it's job of sharing!

[@malcolmrainers]

Ah bro, I loved this piece so much! So genuine and true. Glad you followed your gut. Hoping you keep following it so we can experience this again :D

[@TaoFarrenHefer]

Malcolm thank you very much sir - More appreciated coming from you! Yes there is no ignoring it now and would love to combine on something soon :-)

[@malcolmrainers]

@@TaoFarrenHefer I would love that very much bro!

[@diegomyrrha2837]

name is Diego Myrrha!