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Deep Dive: Behind The Garden Gate (2023)

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Behind The Garden Gate
'Behind The Garden Gate' is a documentary film about homegrown biodiversity and the efforts to protect rare and endangered species. It focuses on Guus Lieberwerth and his friends, who in the 1970s transformed a patch of agricultural wasteland into a thriving ecosystem. This hidden paradise, located just five minutes from a city center, has become a sanctuary for various plants and animals over the past 50 years. The film also addresses the ongoing threats posed by systemic pressures and land developers to this unique environment. It presents a narrative that juxtaposes the success of biodiversity against the backdrop of urban development, emphasizing the importance of conservation in urban settings. The documentary features insights from director Nick Hayman and cast members including Floris Andringa and Els Stolk.

Why Watch

  • •See Guus Lieberwerth's 50-year conservation effort.
  • •Find out how urban development threatens local biodiversity.
  • •Meet the rare plants and animals thriving in a hidden paradise.

Did You Know

•Guus Lieberwerth and friends cleared agricultural wasteland in the 1970s.
•The documentary covers 50 years of biodiversity growth near a city center.
•The film has a runtime of 48 minutes.

Perfect For

Urban ecology enthusiastsConservation advocatesNature documentary fans