Conscious Cinema

Summary

The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) and the Mallorca Preservation Foundation are continuing their environmental film series, entitled Cine Consciente (Conscious Cinema), for the second consecutive year. This series has a dual objective: to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing our planet, while also promoting the role of cinema as a tool for sensitizing and mobilizing society.

Problem

Our planet faces a number of environmental challenges, from noise pollution in the oceans to climate change and the loss of ecosystems. Without greater awareness and education on these issues, the action and commitment of society as a whole is limited, delaying the change needed to preserve natural resources.

Collaboration

Cine Consciente is the result of a collaboration between EMIFF and Mallorca Preservation, who believe that cinema is a powerful tool for raising awareness. This collaboration allows the community of Mallorca to enjoy impactful screenings and dialogues with experts and filmmakers committed to the environment. Each documentary screened is related to the projects we support at Mallorca Preservation, reinforcing the connection between cinema and local and environmental initiatives.

Goals

1. Raise Awareness: To increase community understanding of urgent environmental challenges through cinema.

2. Create a Reflective Space: To offer the public a platform to explore environmental issues and solutions.

3. Encourage Dialogue: To facilitate conversations between experts, filmmakers, and the public on topics such as marine noise pollution, ecosystem restoration, climate change, and heritage conservation.

4. Support Social Mobilization: To inspire audiences to commit to environmental protection through a deeper understanding of critical issues.

This series will showcase four documentaries, each followed by discussions led by experts, reinforcing the message and fostering societal commitment:

On October 1, El mecanismo invisible will be screened, a documentary that reveals the links between nature and pollinating insects, highlighting the essential role of bees for biodiversity and human food security. This was followed by a talk with Rubén Casas, director of the documentary, and Martí Mascar, beekeeper and protagonist, who spoke to us about the importance of pollinators and the complex social organization of bees, along with the threats they face.
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On October 25, as part of EMIFF, Before the Flood, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, will be screened. This documentary explores the devastating effects of climate change around the world. Followed by a discussion with Miguel Ángel Miranda, PhD in Biology and Professor of Zoology at the University of the Balearic Islands, and Damià Gomis, PhD in Physics and Professor of Earth Physics at the University of the Balearic Islands.
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On November 5, Majorca Observed, directed by Robin Crane and produced by the BBC in 1970, will be screened. It is one of the first documentaries about nature in Majorca. The documentary focuses particularly on the Alcúdia area and was made in response to British ornithologists' concerns about changes in natural habitats due to tourism development. There will be a post-screening discussion with ornithologist and conservation expert Joan Mayol; Antoni Vives, from the University of Barcelona, who recovered the documentary; and Paul Rodwell, former British diplomat and advisor to Mallorca Preservation.
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On November 26, Ocean with David Attenborough will be broadcast, a documentary hosted by naturalist David Attenborough that addresses the challenges facing the oceans due to human intervention: overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Followed by a discussion with: Xavier Pastor, Mallorcan biologist, oceanographer, and ecologist; Biel Morey, marine biologist with 30 years of experience in marine research and a special passion for elasmobranchs; and Toni Grau, Director General of Fisheries for the Balearic Government.
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