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| Pantanal: A Charred Wetland |
| Film review: International Nature and Environment Film Review |
| Section: Short film category |
| Year of production: 2021 |
| Country of origin: Egyesült Királyság |
| Country(ies) of filming: Brazil |
| Duration: 14:30 perc |
| Language: English, Portuguese |
| Director: Laura Pennafort |
| Producer: Laura Pennafort |
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| English synopsis: In Brazil, the Pantanal is a tropical wetland packed with the most remarkable wildlife. It has a global importance due to its characteristic water cycle and annual floods, which create waterlogged soils that function as a carbon sink and are also essential to maintain a huge diversity of unique species. However, due to human actions, the floods are now becoming smaller and rivers are drying out, which is causing severe droughts. |
| English biography: Laura is a biologist and wildlife filmmaker, born in Brazil but now based in the UK. Her main goal as a filmmaker is to raise awareness about environmental issues, climate change and animal wellbeing through her documentaries, as well as highlighting the positive efforts people have had to protect our nature to inspire others. |