Puddled: the rivers tell Bauru
Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests
Directed by: Liene Nunes Saddi, André Turtelli Poles
Genre: Environmental Documentary Short
Country: Brazil
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds
Overview: "Puddled: the rivers tell Bauru" explores the environmental degradation of the Bauru region in Brazil, a territory profoundly shaped by human occupation. The film delves into the history and consequences of major infrastructural developments, such as the creation of Latin America's largest railway junction, and the tragic impact on the region's native Kaingang community. This documentary provides a poignant look at how the area's rivers have witnessed and suffered from these changes, serving as silent storytellers of the environmental and cultural destruction brought by modernity.
Directed by: Dan Herz
Genre: Environmental Documentary Short
Country: United States
Duration: 22 minutes 38 seconds
Overview: "Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests" highlights the urgent fight to protect a large, ecologically sensitive legacy forest in Washington State's Elwha River Watershed from clear-cutting. Through stunning cinematography and moving interviews, the documentary showcases the forest’s critical role in the ecosystem and the legal battle waged by environmental groups to halt deforestation. The film is a powerful testament to the interconnectedness of the Olympic Peninsula’s environment and the pressing need for conservation.
Fantasy Blues of "Gua Ling"
Genre: Short Film / Environmental
Country: China
Duration: 13 minutes
Overview:
"Fantasy Blues of 'Gua Ling'" captures a magical journey into an ancient village, where two companions, guided by a mysterious old woman's secret language, enter a realm that blends realism with a sense of magic. The film paints a dreamlike portrayal of the village "Gua Ling" at sunset, enveloped in a unique and surreal blues that celebrates its cultural heritage and mystical ambiance.