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Earth Cinema
Waiheke Earth Cinema Circle (an offshoot of Spiritual Cinema Circle) is a group of people who get together for an offering of films from all over the world that explore the natural world — and fundraise for Island causes at the same time.
Earth Cinema evenings are held on the second Wednesday of every even month at Waiheke Community Cinema and are sponsored by Waiheke Wellness and the Cinema.
Entry is by donation ($10 suggested) or by koha, and proceeds go to a different community group every month. Screenings are restricted to Cinema Circle members, and you can join at the door (annual sub of $2).
Films for April (on the 14th) are:
7:30 Tesfaye: This short film introduces us to a man who is making a difference on the planet, starting at home. Tesfaye grew up in Ethiopia when the land was covered with trees and his people could raise healthy animals and crops. Now, the land is desert. All of the trees have been stripped for fuel, the land is depleted, and the rains don’t come. But Tesfaye has a mission to bring back the Eden of his childhood… [5m]
7:35 Chickens of the Sea: The chickens are really prairie hens, and the sea is the waving grasses of the high prairie in this sweet short film aimed at kids, but meant to be enjoyed by all ages. Sit back and learn about the flora and fauna of a precious natural habitat for creatures with some very strange customs! [7m]
7:42 Soil in Good Heart: This film connects us to the heart of the matter of organic farming – the soil itself. Can we re-generate strong, healthy soil using only organic compounds? How would this new soil affect our food? Connecting the earth to our bodies, and local farmers to our tables, this film brings us hope that a new generation of food is coming our way! [13m]
8:00 Children of the Amazon: This feature-length documentary takes us on a journey through time. Director Denise Zmekhol returns to the Brazilian Amazon to find the children who she had taken pictures of 15 years earlier, only to find a completely changed culture. We learn the history of the region and understand the events that have led these people so far, so quickly, from their origins. In the end, there is hope — huge progress has been made in preserving the lands and the people’s way of life. Only time will tell if the solutions are too little, too late, or enough to make the difference. [72m]
9:15 A Thousand Suns: This is the story of the Gamo Highlands of the African Rift Valley and the unique worldview held by the people of the region. This isolated area has remained remarkably intact both biologically and culturally. It is one of the most densely populated rural regions of Africa yet its people have been farming sustainably for 10,000 years. Shot in Ethiopia, New York and Kenya, the film explores the modern world's untenable sense of separation from and superiority over nature and how the interconnected worldview of the Gamo people is fundamental in achieving long-term sustainability, both in the region and beyond. [27m]
Proceeds will go to Te Atawhai Whenua.
You can view the online programme here.