To the Unknown
Liinu Grönlund / Finland / 2017 / Czech Premiere / 30 min.
synopsis
The flora and fauna of Madagascar fascinate scientists from all over the world. Some spend their entire lives exploring the island. This visually captivating documentary follows several researchers during their work in the inhospitable conditions of the rainforest. A film reflection on the enthusiasm and patience of individuals hungry for the discovery of the unknown.
biography
The work of Finnish filmmaker Liina Grönlund (1984) focuses on natural sciences and the environment. To The Unknown (2018) is also her thesis work in the department of documentary film.
more about film
| director: | Liinu Grönlund |
| producer: | Liinu Grönlund |
| photography: | Mikko Levoska |
contact
AALTO UNIVERSTIY / Saara Toivanen / Otaniementie 14 / 02150 / Espoo / Finland / +35850 331 7754 / saara.toivanen@aalto.fi / www.elo.aalto.fi/en
Film at festival
| premiere type: | Czech Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2018 |
| section: | A Testimony on Nature |
| format: | DCP |
| language: | English |
| subtitles: | English |
| colour: | Colour |
Info
| director: | Liinu Grönlund |
| original title: | To the Unknown |
| country: | Finland |
| year: | 2017 |
| running time: | 30 min. |
