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Sealed roads, public transport and fresh water from the tap: most humans now live in urban centres and never think about the many luxuries they enjoy. And yet, not everybody has access to these comforts and many people continue to live with the nature that surrounds them. From remote mountains and forests to distant islands, in the face of the inexorable spread of modernity, this film portrays cultures and people that continue to celebrate life ‘Next to Nature’.
Terra Mater Factual Studios
The Okavango, in southwest Africa, is a very special river. It is born deep in the highlands of Angola – but instead of flowing westward to the Atlantic Ocean, the Okavango runs inland, to the East. There, in Botswana, its waters create a huge river delta before they eventually disappear in the Kalahari Desert. The Okavango Delta is a true natural wonder – an unlikely oasis, a lush paradise in the middle of a hostile desert, that harbours, supports and feeds an incredible abundance of wildlife. This outstanding four-part blue-chip series presents pure nature at its finest. The journey along the Okavango reflects the three distinct and very different phases of this remarkable river.
Africa boasts one of the richest and most diverse coastlines in the world. To the west lies the cold Atlantic Ocean, where a great upwelling provides nutrients to fuel life in incredible abundance. To the east, the Indian Ocean offers warmer waters where coral reefs flourish and tropical species thrive. The coast is a magnet for marine life - from enormous colonies of seals and seabirds, to patrolling sharks. Despite the abundance and variety of life, the creatures here are feeling widespread pressures from man. Depleted fish stocks force seals to hunt birds they share their rocky islands with, turtles mistake floating plastic for food, and sharks are killed in nets erected to protect swimmers. In the face of increasing pressure from people, life along this coast needs help. Luckily there is a team of experts who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding this marine ecosystem and the wonderful creatures that inhabit it. The crew of the Angra Pequena includes scientists, conservationists and passionate volunteers. Their mission is to protect and conserve our planet’s waters. From remote outer reefs in the Indian Ocean to popular South African surf beaches - ‘Oceans Africa’ is an insightful and exciting visual experience.
Terra Mater Factual Studios
Off the Fence Productions/Wildlife Enterprises Ltd
Next To Nature
1 x 60’, 2020, HD
Oceans Africa
3 x 60’, 2020, 4K
Okavango: River Of Dreams
4 x 60’, 2020, 4K
Nature & Wildlife