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202618 minPG-13documentary

Wounded Edges

202618 minPG-13documentary

In July 2022, a forest fire on Monte Gambarogno in Ticino, Switzerland, prompted a reflection on human impact and resilience through a unique visual and auditory experience.

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Yannick Mosimann

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In July 2022, a forest fire on Monte Gambarogno in Ticino, Switzerland, prompted a reflection on human impact and resilience through a unique visual and auditory experience.

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Yannick Mosimann

Yannick Mosimanndirector

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In July 2022, a forest fire ravaged Monte Gambarogno in Ticino, Switzerland, leaving a landscape marked by destruction and resilience. "Wounded Edges" captures this transformation through 16mm film, utilizing the ashes of the forest in its hand-developed process. Each frame reflects the land's memory, while the soundscape incorporates field recordings, burned wood, and the presence of fire, emphasizing the impact of human activity and the impermanence of nature. The work serves as a poignant exploration of ecological change and beauty.

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