Schlafsand (the sand that makes us sleep) is here our refutation of the existential threat linked to human induced climate change. Shot in Switzerland, a land famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes and its comfortable living standards, the film investigates the visual evidence of this denial. From a coal mine to a dying glacier, the film uses pictorial beauty to address the political and social blindness surrounding climate change.
– Rebecca De Pas
Also in this combined programme
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Silent Panorama
Meticulous animation about a search through the Ardennes, drawn on a single piece of paper.
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The Wool Aliens
A masterful ethnographic essay on the influence of the wool industry in spreading invasive plants.
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The Silence of Iron
An exploration into the impact of the mining industry on the identity of Minas Gerais.
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lessons on flight
A hummingbird in flight rendered beautifully on 16mm film using hand colouring and processing.
Trailer
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Film details
- Country of production
- Switzerland
- Year
- 2024
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2024
- Length
- 14"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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