The long climb to reach a mountain peak, made even more arduous by relentless snowfall. Once at the top, you realize the reward was worth the effort: a breathtaking view of the valley below. But not for long. Civilization will soon grab hold of the last remaining uncontaminated place. In this reflection on the difficult relationship between man and nature, Mike Please, a young director used an innovative stop motion technique for his final year film.
Spectacular View
Genre
Animation
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2007
Duration
4'
Production Companies
Picasso Pictures
Director's Notes
Director's Notes
«Spectacular View arose from a desire to create an environmentally aware film in an accessible,entertaining format, without patronising or preaching to the viewer. [...] The film was made using wooden stop motion puppets, composited into an arctic environment of milk clouds and coconut snow».
Ecosystems
Ecosystems
Among oceans, peaks, waterways, arid lands, woodlands and grasslands, the vast diversity and splendor of the natural world, the remarkable harmonies of small and large habitats, crucial for life on the planet and at risk due to human actions.
Food on Film project
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Creative Europe Media Program. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.