Earth Whisperers Papatuanuku

New Zealand 2008

Screening time 6pm Monday 18 May (76 mins)

A film in which some of the best known names in the New Zealand environmental movement reflect on their relationship with our earth, Papatuanuku, is as relevant as it gets for this festival. A meditative film with the distinctive feel of Aotearoa, Earth Whisperers allows people like Craig Potton, Cath Wallace, Barry Brailsford, Alan Mark, Hugh Wilson and seven others to explain how our world moves them and what motivates them to advocate on its behalf. As if those interviewed didn’t comprise an impressive enough list, the credits include the likes of Keri Hulme, Geoff Park, Andrew Pennikett, Alison Ballance, Richard Nunns and others. It’s a virtual tour of Aotearoa and a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved through belief, dedication, and passion for our world.