Besides a philosophical reflection on the concept of ‘lieu de mémoire’, the film is also an appeal to protect non-human phenomena in their uniqueness. The filmmaker concludes that he walks on paved forest paths because they are easier to control and more welcoming to man. Without naming it directly, this audiovisual essay touches on the Anthropocene: the era in which the earth suffers the consequences of human activity.
part of
double bill #15
0.2 Milligrams of Gold
DOK Leipzig
2021
Eight thousand five hundred kilometres lie between the Amazon and the Ardennes. In his home country Brazil, filmmaker Diego looks at the inaccessible forest from the outside. Its Belgian counterpiece, however, is easier to explore. Here, everything is laid out by people and neatly ordered. A geologist, a gold miner, and an astronomer provide insights for a philosophical exploration of the origin of existence and the future of our planet.
Credits
Cast
Frederic Thil, Jean-Marc Marion, Quentin Mignon
Camera
Leo Foulet
Editor
Diego Quinderé de Carvalho
Sound
Sébastien Lheureux
Film school
LUCA School of Arts, Sint-Lukas Brussel
Producer
Diego Quinderé de Carvalho, Frederik Nicolai
Production
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