Honeybee populations are declining at a rate of 30% annually, posing a significant threat to global agriculture and biodiversity.
“Einstein once said, If bees die out, mankind will follow 4 years later”
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Honeybee populations are declining at a rate of 30% annually, posing a significant threat to global agriculture and biodiversity.
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Markus Imhoof directs "More Than Honey," focusing on honeybee populations in California, Switzerland, China, and Austria. The film covers the practices of beekeepers such as Fred Jaggi and scientists like Prof. Dr. Randolf Menzel and Prof. Dr. Boris Baer. It presents the environmental challenges bees face and the impact on agriculture. The documentary was submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2014 but did not receive a nomination.
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The GuardianThis documentary about the wonder of bees is fascinating throughout, but seems oddly unconcerned with the creatures' much-reported endangerment.
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Why Watch
- See stunning visuals of bees in California and Switzerland.
- Meet experts like Prof. Dr. Boris Baer on bee ecology.
- Find out why bees are crucial for human survival.
Did You Know
- The film was submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2014.
- More Than Honey has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 41 reviews.
- The documentary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- It features interviews with experts like Prof. Dr. Randolf Menzel and Prof. Dr. Boris Baer.
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Who directed the documentary More Than Honey?
More Than Honey was directed by Markus Imhoof.
What was the approval rating of More Than Honey on Rotten Tomatoes?
More Than Honey received an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews.
In which year was More Than Honey submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?
More Than Honey was submitted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.
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