Commissioned by Greenpeace, Mettler travelled to Canada’s most controversial oil fields – the Alberta Tar Sands, an immense nature reserve. Mettler wholeheartedly takes a stance in his documentary: we are destroying the source of life. The HD photography from the helicopter is stunning.
Also in this combined programme
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The Right to Not Be Tortured
Beautifully shot portrait of an animal in distress, made to call attention to the 60th birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
The Right to Privacy
A droll yet dead serious animated description of what is and isn’t allowed in the privacy of your own home. -
L’art délicat de la matraque
The use of the club and truncheon, visualised in a cleverly composed choreography. Director Périot once again examines power and the masses.
Film details
- Country of production
- Canada
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 43'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
