through the roots is a short dance film that explores the transformative power of memory, place, and identity. Inspired by choreographer Daria Titova’s personal history, the film serves as an ode to her grandfather and the rural land he cherished in Sokur, Russia — a place deeply imprinted on her sense of self. Returning to this landscape, together with the director Maria Ponomariova and cinematographer Ekaterina Smolina, Daria translates her connection to the land and its quiet strength into movement, embodying the connection with various nature elements, family heritage, and a feeling of belonging.