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202211 minGdoc-short

Biodiversity Climate Change

Mother Earth

202211 minGdoc-short

Human beings and their interconnection with the planet are explored through visual imagery from 50 years of productions.

Biodiversity Climate Change

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Mother Earth

2022• 11 minG

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Human beings and their interconnection with the planet are explored through visual imagery from 50 years of productions.

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Terre Nashdirector

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Life on planet Earth is explored through a compilation of visual imagery from 50 years of () productions. Directed by Terre Nash, "Mother Earth" examines the intricate connections between humans and the natural world, highlighting both the beauty of life and the environmental threats facing the planet. The film is accompanied by a musical score from Canadian artist Loreena McKennitt, enhancing its reflective tone. Released in 2022, this 10-minute short serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's role in the ecosystem.

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