The protagonists of Michael Gitlin's film are creatures long considered mysterious, and despite their small size, even potentially dangerous. Rightly associated with darkness, moths have fascinated people for centuries, including entomologists. Though they are some of humanity's oldest companions, we still don’t fully understand what drives their seemingly suicidal flight toward light. Stunning in its visual detail, the American filmmaker’s experimental documentary unveils the colorful world of these nocturnal butterflies. The film explores the crucial role moths play in ecosystems and delves into the peculiar, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to harness them for work. 

Konrad Wirkowski