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WATER - Antioquia

WATER - Antioquia

Set in the Colombian region of Antioquia, WATER explores the relationship between communities and their rivers, where the traces of war still flow through the landscape. The film shows how water carries both the wounds of violence and the power of renewal, becoming a symbol of collective healing and resistance. Adrián Villa Dávila

Duration : 16m
Maturity Level : all

Knots of Wood - Amazon Expedition

Knots of Wood - Amazon Expedition

The Tetrus expedition, led by architects and specialists, offered days of deep immersion in the forest, closely observing sustainable and social management practices. Throughout the journey, the process of responsible extraction of certified wood was unveiled, demonstrating how it is possible to align design, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. This exceptional team witnessed firsthand how development and preservation can coexist, while also we are inviting everyone to reflect on the architect’s essential role in promoting the use of certified wood in architectural projects, without compromising the future of our forests. By Flavio Augusto Ferraz

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Fount

Fount

Walid and his family, who had been having a difficult life in Somalia and had to migrate to Turkey, are sent to Burdur. Walid, facing the drought in Burdur which he ran away from Somalia, is struggling his life, as well. Directed by Evrim İnci

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

UNHOLY GUACAMOLE: Deforestation, Water Capture, and Violence Behind Mexico’s Avocado Exports

UNHOLY GUACAMOLE: Deforestation, Water Capture, and Violence Behind Mexico’s Avocado Exports

Avocados grown for export to the United States have fueled widespread deforestation and water theft in the Mexican states of Michoacán and Jalisco, with dire consequences for the rights of local residents. A report by Climate Rights International documented how major US companies were contributing to this disaster by failing to ensure the avocados they imported from Mexico were sourced sustainably. Since the release of the report and this video in 2023, local Mexican officials, civil society, and community leaders have joined forces to launch an ambitious satellite-based certification and conservation program—and, in doing so, they have created a promising model for efforts around the globe to reduce commodity-driven deforestation and catalyze community conservation. Video by: Climate Rights International Filmmaker: José Bautista

Duration : 6m
Maturity Level : all

Transformation by Fire

Transformation by Fire

This film explores ‘transformation by fire’ as a process central to both Javanese bronze gong smithing, and the volcanic origins of the Indonesian islands. It was made in collaboration with Indonesian experimental duo Senyawa, and is a composite of 16mm found-footage collage, optical printing, direct animation, and footage shot by the author with a bolex. By Jake Parker Scott

Duration : 21m
Maturity Level : all

That Distant Snow

That Distant Snow

Through moments centered on a child’s school homework and her curiosity about dreams, this film takes viewers into the interconnected worlds of three generations of women, revealing the profound meanings embedded in “small” moments of everyday life. Created collaboratively by young people in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, who share deep cultural and emotional ties to Tibet, it reflects their concerns for the future and growing awareness of environmental challenges — from mining and water pollution to unethical land use. Blending poetry, song, and personal stories, the film becomes a heartfelt meditation on belonging, resilience, and the fragile relationship between people and nature, where both water and land emerge as living witnesses. Directed by Tsering Wangmo

Duration : 15m
Maturity Level : all

My Body, My Territory: The Struggle of Chiquitano Indigenous Women for Their Ancestral Land

My Body, My Territory: The Struggle of Chiquitano Indigenous Women for Their Ancestral Land

In 2024, Bolivia experienced one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in its history. Over 12.6 million hectares of forest and non-forest ecosystems were consumed by flames—many deliberately set—leaving irreversible damage to the Chiquitano Dry Forest, one of the world’s most unique and fragile ecosystems. Amid the smoke, ashes, and imposed silence, a powerful resistance emerges. My Body, My Territory is an intimate and visually striking documentary that follows the Chiquitano Indigenous women as they confront environmental destruction and systemic violence to defend their territory, culture, and dignity. Through deeply personal testimonies, evocative imagery of a forest in crisis, and the unyielding spiritual force of collective resistance, the film reclaims the profound link between body and land. This is not only a story of survival, but a call to listen—urgently and globally—to those who protect the Earth from its heart: the guardians of the Chiquitano Dry Forest. Directed by Roberto NaviaDirector

Duration : 18m
Maturity Level : all

The Robin That Never Returned

The Robin That Never Returned

Tatu Hokkanen ringed a nestling robin in Finland in the 1990s. The bird was later found shot dead in Brescia in Northern Italy. Years later, bird conservationists Katia and Paolo are at the forefront of fighting bird poaching in the Province of Brescia, where the bird Tatu had ringed in the 1990s was found. Poachers are still targeting robins. Set in two countries, the story is about conservation work and love for the little birds, transcending national borders. Directed by Jani Ahlstedt; Produced by Greenlit Productions, Merja Ritola

Duration : 12m
Maturity Level : all