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Deep Dive: The Planet (2006)

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The Planet
The Planet is a Swedish documentary film focused on environmental issues, released in 2006. Directed by Michael Stenberg, Johan Söderberg, and Linus Torell, it features interviews with 29 environmental scientists and experts, including notable figures like Stephen Peake and Jared Diamond. The film was shot in English to cater to an international audience, emphasizing the global nature of environmental challenges. On March 21, 2007, The Planet became the first film to be screened simultaneously around the world during the OXDOX:MK documentary film festival. Following the screening, a panel of leading environmental experts engaged with questions from a global audience, highlighting the film's commitment to fostering dialogue on pressing environmental issues.

Why Watch

  • Meet 29 top environmental scientists like Herman Daly.
  • Find out about the first global film screening in 2007.
  • See the award-winning documentary from the Italian festival.

Did You Know

The film features interviews with 29 environmental scientists.
It was the first film to have a simultaneous global screening on March 21, 2007.
The documentary won Best Documentary at the Italian Environmental Film Festival in 2007.
The TV adaptation consists of four episodes, each 50-60 minutes long.

Perfect For

Environmental science enthusiastsDocumentary film loversGlobal climate activists