A cross posting from my Geography in/on Film blog. A new short film, featuring Mark Rylance Written and Directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson Produced by Lewis Brierly, Izzy Meikle-Small, Jack Cooper Stimpson Executive produced by On the Edge and made in association with the wetland conservation charity WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust). A brief summary of the plot: Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to have a much deeper connection to the landscape. When Athel makes a discovery, she is forced to re-examine what the wetlands mean to her. A meditation on identity, nature and wellington boots. The story explores human identity, discovery, and the mystery of these under-represented eco-systems. A note from the director: “Our wetland habitats were not on my radar prior to this project and it has been fascinating researching them and learning more about their quirks and characteristics, alongside their sc...
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