Intruders explores the boundary between science fiction and reality, investigating themes of reverse colonization, ecology, and human environmental impact. The film offers an introspective reflection on the Western fascination and fear of extraterrestrial entities.
In an elongated pan, mountain landscapes and misty images of animals are presented in an ethereal, ghostly way. Locus does not use conventional film footage, but found footage online hunting videos and black and white photographs of UFO observations from the 1950s and 60s. Although these images reveal their origins through their grainy texture, Locus removed the UFOs from these photos to seamlessly merge the remaining landscapes.
The phenomenon of unforeseen animal death, often reported in UFO sightings, serves as a metaphor for human influence on nature. Locus intertwines photography with video to create a complex narrative that emphasises the ambiguity of reality and fiction. The film reflects on ‘intruders’ in nature, inspired by dystopian visions of the future, and challenges the viewer to consider the complex and often disturbing relationships between humans, technology and nature.