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A film about a man who has lost his soul. Many aboriginal tribes have believed that if someone takes a photograph of them they lose their soul. Without a soul, the person was doomed and could no longer be reborn. The film evolves on a beach and it's central character is an African man whose ancestors were maasai warriors. The maasai people believe that the soul is situated in the head. Ants have also an important role in this film, as they are highly respected by maasai people. Many biologists consider ants as the masters of the world because of their quantity and distribution. They reign with the variety of their species, communication and behaviour. Soul Catcher is a visually impressive journey into the core of humanity. Without any words, it tells a story in several layers and leaves the viewer reflecting on our invisible essence, the beliefs around it and humanity in general. (oficjalny tekst dystrybutora)