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Here you can find a list of great films about the beautiful planet we are living on.

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Film tip 'Canned Dreams'

Fancy some ravioli? Even if not, you should watch this amazing documentary which shows how the ingredients for this cheap canned food are sourced.

From metal in Brazil to beef in Poland or tomatoes in Portugal, this film travels all through Europe and beyond to track down the people who are involved in the production.

We not only witness some shocking production processes but also learn about the people and their dreams. A very intimate insight into their lifes makes this a unique experience which extends our views on what and who is behind our every day food.

 

Film tip 'Witness Green Death of the Forest'

Indonesia has the highest deforestation rate worldwide.

Shot by a single person, this documentary almost poetically illustrates the impact on Orang Utans in Indonesia. The film works without a narration giving unusual and deep insight through its imagery.

 

Film tip 'Damocracy'

Despite its controversy more megadams are still being built around the world and sold as being green. In reality most projects are harmful to the environment, contributing to climate change and threatening wildlife and indigenous communities.

This documentary explores the controversial subject on the examples of megadam projects in Brazil and Turkey.

 Watch the film here...
 

Film tip 'God's Ivory'

Elephant populations are declining rapidly worldwide due to ever increasing demand of ivory. Africa is at the heart of the crisis suffering large accounts of illegal slaughtering.

The value of ivory is increasing and is almost rivalling that of gold which makes it an issue very difficult to control in poverty striken areas.

This short reportage not only analyses the declining elephant population but also the reasons for soaring demand which puts religions in the spotlight. China, Indonesia and Thailand are among the biggest importers which justify the demand for religeous carvings.

An interesting watch which is not to be missed.

Film tip 'Planet in Peril'

Planet in Peril is an important documentary which makes the connection between different threats to the planet. Forest destruction, endangered species, poverty, climate change and more issues are covered in this four hour documentary which is available in two parts.

From the illegal wildlife trade in Thailand to oil exploitation in the Niger Delta, the film covers a variety of locations including Alaska, Brazil, Madagasgar, Yellowstone Park and more.

An interesting watch which gives a good overview of some of the major issues which threaten the future of the planet and its inhabitants.

Watch the first part here...


Watch the second part here.

Film tip 'Waste Land'

Waste Land is an inspiring documentary by artist Vik Muniz about an amazing art project featuring the people in the world's largest waste dump on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

The artist works closely with the characters in the film as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage. A revealing journey begins which is not only concerned with environmental issues but even more so with the people themselves and their human spirit and dignity.

You can watch the trailer here...




Here you can visit the official website at www.wastelandmovie.com

Film tip 'Blood in the Mobile'

This is an extraordinary and brave piece of filmmaking which traces back the impact of our much loved mobile phones.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the main exporter of minerals used in mobile phones. But the Congo is a place of fierce conflict and civil war where more than 5 million people died in the last 15 years.

Despite the risks, the film crew manages to get inside one of the many mines where people work under appalling, slave-like conditions. The film is like an oddysey trying to get big player Nokia to take action to tackle the issue.

It is a stunning and exciting documentary which should not be missed, but also a stark reminder of our power and responsibility as a consumer.

Watch the trailer here...

 

Here you can watch the full documentary.

Don't forget to visit the official website www.bloodinthemobile.org where you can find more info, buy the DVD or take action yourself.

Film tip 'Appetite for Destruction: China's Trade in Illegal Timber"

China is the world's biggest timber trader. Unfortunately this includes many sources from illegal logging to meet the ever rising demand.

Since years the Environmental Investigation Agency worked on a report about China's activities and captured revealing footage. While China is not the only example, illegal logging is a major threat to the world's forests and wildlife.

Watch the film here...
 
Appetite for Destruction: China's trade in illegal timber from EIA on Vimeo.

Film tip 'The Battle for the Arctic'

As oil resources become increasingly scarce the reservoirs under the melting ice of the Arctic become a target for oil exploitation. The battle for resources has begun despite alarming risks of oil drilling in these sensitive environments.

Also with climate change and the ice melting new potential shipping routes open up which make the area even more commercially attractive.

The documentary explores not only environmental risks and the political background but gives a voice to local indigenous communities which are directly affected by the changes to their land.

You can watch the full film here.

  Watch other episodes of 'Fault Lines' here.

Film tip 'Cancer - The Forbidden Cures'

Since many decades people try to heal cancer, but despite improving technologies global cancer rates have been constantly rising. Today 1 in 3 people are affected by cancer in their lifetime.

What many people don't know is that successful cancer cures based on natural remedies have been oppressed and effectively banned in most cases by medical authorities.

This documentary reveals shocking facts about the mechanisms of the pharma industry which refuses to accept the healing potential of natural cures despite the verification of many patients who have been cured after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Watch the full film here...

Film tip 'Gasland'

Hydraulic fracturing more commonly known as 'fracking' is the process of extracting natural gas from the ground. Deep drilling combined with chemical fluids is used for a process which is widespread over the US and praised as the new energy solution.

But fracking comes at high environmental costs. Drinking water is contaminated to an extend that even the tab water catches fire. Despite the devastating environmental impact the industry enjoys legislative loopholes which allows them to ignore environmental legislations.

Josh Fox, a filmmaker who has been offered a large sum of money himself to lease his land for fracking purposes, investigates the issue and gathers the voices which have been unheard for too long. The film won several awards such as the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize.

Watch the trailer here.

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Have a look at the official Gasland website here.

Film tip 'ACID TEST: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification'

Ocean acidification is a subject we don't to hear much about. And yet it is one of the most major environmental issues of our time and a direct consequence of climate change.

This documentary explains what causes acidification and the effct it has on marine life. As increasing amounts of CO2 is absorbed by the world's oceans, micro organisms and plants are poisened which affects the whole food chain up to the human being.

Watch the whole film here...

Film tip 'Seeds of Freedom'

This 30 minute documentary presents the history of seeds as a part of community life all over the world. From being a basis of our agriculture, some species of seeds became a part of ruthless business, game of control and domination by corporations involved in genetic modifications of plants.

Watch the film here...

Find out more about the film on the official website of Seeds of Freedom.

Film tip 'The Crying Forest'

The Crying Forest is the touching story of Amazon rainforest activist Ze Claudio Ribeiro da Silva and his wife Maria. In their fight to protect the forests they paid the ultimate price.

An insightful and emotional story which sheds a light on how difficult it is for locals to resist the ongoing destruction of ancient forests for logging and cattle ranches. Since 1996 an average of 12 activists a year have been murdered.

Watch the full film here.

 

Film tip 'Their Future in Your Hands'

Animal exploitation is a mayor global issue with wide ranging ethical, health and environmental impact. In the UK alone about 2.4 million animals are killed every day which is about 100.000 per hour.

Beside meat production there are many other forms with which animals are abused such as animal experiments, hunting or entertaiment.

This is a short film which explains the main issues animals are facing. It also gives hope that we can change to a way of life which treats animals with respect while at the same time we can live more sustainable and healthy.


More info can be found on the website of Animal Aid.

Film tip 'Milking the Rhino'

Wildlife and nature conservation are important, but what is the impact on indigenous communities who live in these areas?

Conservation can mean relocation of tribes and compromising ancient traditions on the other hand it can be a sustainable source of income and benefit the wildlife. This is a crucial but ambivalent issue which raises questions of how indigenous people can be integrated in the progress rather than being excluded.

This is the first major documentary which explores the subject from the point of view of indigenous tribes. On the example of African conservation areas in Kenya and Namibia we learn about the pros and cons of nature conservation for local communities.

This excellent documentary gives a voice of to the varying opinions of indigenous people which are rarely heard and understand. Highly recommended. Watch the trailer here.

Visit the official website milkingtherhino.org here.

Film tip Special: Animations

There is plenty of talented people in this world creating stunning animation work. Fortunately some of them are dedicated to environmental issues.

Here are a few examples. The makers of The Story of Stuff for instance have released yet another animation 'The Story of Change'. But surely there is plenty more out there. Do you know some more the world should see? Then let us know and leave a comment.

Film tip 'What in the World Are They Spraying?'

Some important subjects are simply ignored or ridiculed by the mainstream media, labeled as conspiracy theories. However some of them well deserve to be looked at and to be investigated. And geo-engineering is one of them.

Many names and explanations have been given to the white stripes which are left by jets lingering on the sky from simply jet engine exhausts to chemtrails and cloudseeding. So far it has not been clarified whether we are just witnessesing harmless engine exhausts or indeed geo-engineering experiments without public consent like un-official sources claim.

An official report by the UK House of Commons in 2010 acknowledged the use of geo-engineering and cloud seeding to prevent climate change in the UK. However, official statements are rare and the general public is left in the dark.

This documentary tries to shed some more light on this important issue which should not be excluded from public debate. Watch the full film in parts here...

Film tip 'Manufactured Landscapes'

This is a truly extraordinary documentary which sheds light to the extend of manufactured industrial environments. It is the project of large scale photographer Edward Burtynsky which is as much art as it is an environmental statement.

We get to experience seemingly alien places in China from an usual perspective. The underlying questions seem to be what world we have created, what for and at what price does it come.

The film deals with the impact of industrialisation and environmental issues in a new and eye-opening way.

Watch the full film here...