The Rising

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Images of a typical river landscape in Northern England, taken throughout the year, depict the entire life cycle of giant hogweed, a toxic, highly invasive, and invasive plant species that has rapidly taken over the entire landscape, displacing native species. This important document highlights the threat posed by this plant, but also reveals its striking beauty.

Genre
Documentary
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2014
Duration
15'
website
Food on Film project
Food on Film
Partners
Slow Food
Associazione Cinemambiente
Cezam
Innsbruck nature film festival
mobilEvent
In collaboration with
Interfilm
UNISG - University of Gastronomic Sciences

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