To the Unknown
Grönlund Liinu
Scientists around the world come to Madagascar in order to study the mysteries of its unique forests and species, showing us that there is still much unknown to man. The poetic film takes a look at the researchers' work, the curious human mind and the vanishing time left to save the last forests.
Production Year
2017
Duration
00:29:30
Tyyppi
Asiasana
curiosity, documentarism, ecology, experimental films, nature, nature conservation, personal narrative, rain forests, research, science, species
Original Title
To the Unknown
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Sound
Yes
Cast
Liinu Grönlund (Author), Mikko Levoska (Cinematographer), Liinu Grönlund (Director), Liinu Grönlund (Editor), Okku Nuutilainen (Editor), Liinu Grönlund (Script), Meri Tikkala (Sound Design), Aalto yliopisto (Funder), Piëtke Visser (Narrator), Aalto yliopisto (Production Company)
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Liinu Grönlund (b. 1984) is a visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland. She works with video and film, and is interested in archiving disappearing worlds. Her work deals with remoteness and extremes with a special focus on natural sciences and environmentalism. Grönlund has graduated from Aalto University of Art and Design (2008) and the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts (2012). Her works have been seen in exhibitions and festivals in e.g. Helsinki, London, Malaga, Moscow and New York.
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