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In the Mind of Plants

January 2009 •French

Neurobiology has shown in the recent years that contrary to the traditional boundaries between animal and plants, plants can feel, move and even think. Over the recent years, a small but growing group of researchers from Austria, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, South Africa and the USA, has developed a new scientific field of research: the neurobiology of plants. Their discoveries question the traditional boundaries set between the animal and the vegetable kingdom: plants are capable to develop the cognitive process claimed by humans and animals. If plants can move, and feel... Could they possibly think ? In a creative and captivating scientific investigation style, through spectacular specialist photography and CGI, and re-creating scientific experiments, this documentary is bound to change your own perception of plants.

Butterfly

March 2001 •English

Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

Planet Ocean

June 2012 •French

Dive into our planet's greatest mysteries with a team of international underwater cinematographers as they explore the breathtaking bond between humanity and the ocean.

Supervolcan Yellowstone : Menace sur la planète ?

October 2022 •French

Wälder unserer Erde

April 2018 •German

A Whale’s Worth

June 2021 •Spanish

What is a whale worth? What price can be put on the life of such majestic animals? How can we estimate that cost? And how have humans changed the way they value whales throughout history? What are whales used for? What are they needed for? To answer these questions, and many more, Natacha Aguilar, eminent Canary Island marine biologist and expert in cetaceans, guides us on a spectacular – and highly personal – journey through time and space. With the help of a committed group of scientists and non-profit organizations, A Whale’s Worth discovers the remarkable, little-known lives of these animals.

Amalur

February 2023 •Spanish

'Amalur' is a documentary that tells the story of the evolution of human beings and their relationship with nature from ancient times to modern times, where large cities that house thousands of people predominate. It is an analysis of our social and individual behavior, in which we seek to escape from reality in order to survive in a world full of inequalities, meaningless progress and a planet that is being consumed at an unbridled pace.

The Story of Stuff

December 2007 •English

For most of the world, consumption has been the unquestioned duty of every individual. Then garbage activist Annie Leonard brought her two-hour lecture to Free Range who helped her turn it into a 20-minute animated revolution. Shown in thousands of classrooms, endlessly blasted by Fox News, viewed more than 10 million times, The Store of Stuff finally opens the door to a serious cultural dialog about the costs of consumption.

When Fish Begin to Crawl

April 2023 •English

Co-directed by filmmaker Morag McKinnon and composer Jim Sutherland, is a thought-provoking meditation on the climate crisis and humanity's relationship with nature. With a focus on Scotland's Flow Country, it blends art and science to reflect on present-day eco-emergencies within the context of geological deep time.

Glaciares, huellas del tiempo

November 2023 •Spanish

La Vie sans voiture ?

September 2024 •French

Dos Antigos aos Filhos do Amanhã

May 2018 •Portuguese

Versenkt und Vergessen

April 2013 •German

The Happy Man Tree

November 2023 •English

The community of Woodberry Down in Hackney rallies to save a beloved local plane tree from development.

Going Circular

November 2021 •English

Going Circular unlocks the secrets to an innovative concept called circularity -- an economic system that eliminates waste and saves the planet’s resources. The film tells the story of four visionaries from around the world - 102-year-old inventor Dr. James Lovelock, biomimicry biologist Janine Benyus, designer Arthur Huang, and financier John Fullerton - whose extraordinary experiences changed the way they think about humanity’s future. Each of their stories leads them to a fundamental reassessment of what our food, our cities, our financial system, even our fashion industry could look like if we create, produce, and distribute within Earth's natural boundaries.

Bakelite

September 2023 •English

This underwater ballet is an ecological story depicting our paradoxical relationship with plastic. Bakelite launched the #SickOfPlastic campaign from On Est Prêt, along with the Surfrider Foundation, Break Free from Plastic and the Resilient Foundation. Photography was directed by Jacques Ballard, a specialist in underwater cinematography.

Pretty Land And Green Its Sighs

September 2024 •English

A short anecdotal documentary about the nature of destruction, a debilitating deadlock of humanity.

A Seat at the Table

Invalid date •English

Food, health, and nutrition divide two sides of town in Gainesville, Florida - how the movement to bring Black culture, history, and knowledge back to the table is healing the community.

Basic Elements

Invalid date •English

The documentary explores the world of culture, nature and gastronomy through one chef's eyes across the marshlands of the Venetian Lagoon.

Brotando en las cenizas

October 2024 •Spanish