28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

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Figures

director: Rhett Cutrell
original title: Figures
country: Togo, Czech Republic
year: 2024
running time: 82 min.

synopsis

Matěj and Zuzana Dolinay are a married couple who are devoted to zoology. Through their YouTube channel, Living Zoology, they aim to introduce the general public to animals that are often marginalised and don't have the best reputation with the public. This includes mambas, one of the most venomous genera of snakes, which Matěj and Zuzana set out to find in Togo, Africa. The different stages of their expedition and work with the deadly reptiles gradually reveal characteristics similar to the basic pillars of a healthy partnership. The adventure documentary Figures is not only a testament to how educational popular video content can be created today, but above all highlights the authenticity of a journey through nature, partnership and life.

“Figures is a heartfelt adventure that is gripping for the wildlife enthusiast and romantics alike. It is a testament to love – love for wildlife, love for education, and love between two passionate individuals. At its core, this film is a real life, behind the scenes look into how professional wildlife filmmakers get the job done.”

Source: https://figuresfilm.com/about

biography

American cinematographer and producer Rhett Cutrell studied digital film directing and video production at The Art Institutes. His work focuses primarily on the outdoors and capturing wildlife. He has worked with legendary media outlets such as National Geographic, Destination British Columbia and the Discovery Channel.

more about film

director: Rhett Cutrell
cast: Matej Dolinay, Zuzana Dolinay
producer: Rhett Cutrell
Ministerstvo kultury
Fond kinematografie
Město Jihlava
Kraj Vysočina
Creative Europe Media
GEMO
Česká televize
Český rozhlas
Aktuálně.cz
Respekt
Dafilms