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BEFORE THE BEES ARE AWAKE, 13min., Denmark
Directed by Dariya Cheremisina
An unfolding story of urban beekeeping factory in the heart of Copenhagen. A place that sees honey as an invitation but not a product. It is a home for a community of local beekeepers, volunteers and family histories of emigration that goes along the production line.

https://www.instagram.com/dcheremi

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Beyond the Surface: The Whale Shark Chronicles, 15min., Thailand
Directed by Dr. Alongkot Chukaew
"Beyond the Surface: The Whale Shark Chronicles," the new journey continues from the first documentary, "Giants of the Deep: The Whale Shark Story." By narrowing her focus to this species, Claire discovers that her passion unveils a much larger narrative. After her extensive research and exploration, it shows that the whale shark’s population is undeniably declining, evidenced by the increasingly rare sightings. These results formed a question that lingers in her mind: What are the factors that impact the whale sharks decreasing population to this extent? As she delves into critical issues like global warming and climate change, she reveals how these significant challenges not only impact whale sharks and marine life but also the entire planet and its inhabitants. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, she knew she had to broaden her explorations on land.

https://www.instagram.com/alongkot_esf/

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The Future of Chinampas: A Perspective From Its People, 30min., Mexico
Directed by Aldo Márquez
The Interdisciplinary Environmental Association (IEA) and the Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencias de la Sostenibilidad-IE (LANCIS) UNAM have partnered with Restauracion Ecológica y Desarrollo, (REDES), to present, “The Future of Chinampas: A Perspective From Its People ''. This documentary aims to bring attention to Xochimilco, a sensitive and important agroecosystem in the southern part of Mexico City. Restauración Ecológica y Desarrollo, REDES, informs the audience about a sensitive agroecosystem in the southern part of Mexico City. The story is told from the perspective of local farmers who express both their efforts to maintain relevance despite the state's changes in food production, and to conserve and restore what is for many farmers their only livelihood. Ongoing conflicts with governments, water scarcity and a changing society are present in Xochimilco, along with a desire to preserve centuries of agriculture tradition.

https://www.instagram.com/aldo_marquez/

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MEXILLONARIA, 15min., Spain
Directed by Pablo Chouza
The mussel in Galicia has its own character. Consumed from the Iron era to the present day, marking a turning point with the arrival of the first boats in the Ría de Arousa around 1945. At this time, it goes from a rustic and primary collection to being transformed into a crop, becoming the economic engine for many localities coastal

https://mexillonaria.com/

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