The Plucking of the Succulents

George Kuchar has been invited to Francis Ford Coppola’s vineyard for a large family picnic. Walking around the property with a friend, the two look on as a team of workers picks grapes for winemaking. The visual wonder of this setting is not lost on Kuchar, who spends little time filming those in attendance. Instead, Kuchar turns his lens to all things natural, ranging from small goats and swans to the simple beauty of light reflecting off a stream. At the end, we see the irrepressible beauty of nature echoed in the playful irreverence of a young Sofia Coppola as she laughingly sticks her tongue out at the camera.

– Kyle Riley