Five years after the documentary Hubert Reeves – The Earth from the Heart, Yolande Cadrin-Rossinigol returns with a sequel called The Ocean from the Heart, which she directed with Marie-Dominique Michaud.
For a long time the ocean seemed unchanged and inexhaustible, but the impact of our actions on its biodiversity and its temperature is alarming.
In this environmental documentary, Hubert Reeves, surrounded by passionate scientists and researchers, invites us to rediscover what threatens the ocean and above all, its phenomenal capacity for regeneration. A hymn to the living, which is the richest, most precious and necessary to preserve if we want to survive, along with other species, on our blue planet.
A French-Canadian astrophysicist and environmental activist who is also known for promoting science, Hubert Reeves wrote several novels. Earth seen from the heart Also inspired by his first book titled “Past tense chairWith this documentary, rated 3.9/5 stars on AlloCiné, a scientist warns of global warming and threats to biodiversity.
film so that the audience is better equipped
Marie-Dominique Michaud In the press kit, he explains that from the beginning he wanted to make the ocean seen from the heart, a kind of extension of the earth seen from the heart.
“We wanted to maintain the editorial line of the Earth from the heart, that is, we still present a multitude of subjects (corals, whales, sharks, plastic pollution, aquaculture, etc.) and the views of experts who have credibility beyond any doubt when they talk about these topics.
We also explored some themes from the first documentary, such as environmental justice and the circular economy of life. Thus, all viewers can get a general idea of the condition of the building. They will then be better equipped to understand the environmental news of the media and perhaps act specifically in the field of activity that is available to them and inspires them.”
for that Yolande Cadrin-Rossinoli, the aim of the film is to give the audience a better understanding of the ocean. He explains: “It was about understanding the ocean as a whole. Few know all its aspects. From the frozen Arctic Ocean to the warm waters of Polynesia, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Caribbean Sea, there is something for every viewer, depending on their area of interest. If he is not interested in the emotional intelligence of fish, he can learn about other subjects such as marine protected areas, the seabed or environmental laws.
In the ocean seen from the heart, many specialists: biologists, underwater operators, sociologists, lawyers, activists intervene to explain the life of different marine species and the impact of our actions on biodiversity. There’s also talk of overfishing, global warming, and the incredible adaptability of the ocean and its inhabitants… but we still have to give them time for that.
Interspersed with fascinating interviews, the film suggests ways to improve, such as establishing laws to regulate fishing in coastal areas, the need to develop laws to protect ecosystems from disaster, or to criminalize the destruction of the planet by oil companies in particular.
Very educational, the film is easy to understand and carries a message of hope.
Yolande Cadrin-Rossinoli Explains their approach: “We are self-confessed activists. With this documentary, we wanted to raise awareness by going directly to the field (…) but rather than taking a moralizing or alarmist attitude towards the future of our planet, we chose to present possible solutions, such as grafted coral corridors in Colombia and Rahui in French Polynesia. Thus, we wanted to avoid abstract concepts, scientific data that were too complex, or we wanted to avoid meaningless stimulus research. “Eco-anxiety without identifying the problem. His decisions.”
The feature film also allows you to discover different marine species, such as the Greenland shark, which lives under the ice and can live for several hundred years, cooperation between species and coral life. So many subjects to fascinate viewers from 7 to 100 years old.
The Ocean from the Heart is in theaters this Wednesday.
Source: Allocine
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