Petropolis
Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
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15 minPetropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands (short-version)
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3 minKumi Naidoo visits Tar Sands
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42 minPetropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
Feature Film (Audio:: English, no subtitles)
The Athabasca tar sands in Alberta are an oil reserve the size of England. Extracting crude oil that lies beneath the unspoiled wilderness requires a massive industrialized effort, effecting catastrophic damages on land, air, water, and climate. Peter Mettler shows us this extraordinary view from above, filming primarily from a helicopter to capture this breathtaking, unparalleled view of the world's largest industrial, capital and energy project. In a hypnotic flight of image and sound, Mettler explores the clash between industry and earth, and beholds the barren wasteland that is left behind.
A calm and impressive film, well complemented by bonus material (interviews with affected people). We really liked the authentic and touching interview with a Greenpeace campaign leader from Canada.
| Director(s): | Peter Mettler |
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| Production: | Greenpeace Canada |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Duration: | 43 min |
| Our age recommendation: | 12 |
| Language (audio): | English |
| Language (subtitles): | French |
| Country of origin: | Canada |
| Shooting Locations: | Canada |
| Screening rights: | Dogwoof (United Kingdom) | Mongrel Media () |
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