Articles by: KLEFF Admin

Author: KLEFF Admin

By KLEFF Admin

Gold of Cajamarca

Film Title : Gold of Cajamarca

Duration : 00:15:48
Filmmaker : Alexandre Regol
Theme : Mining, Agriculture
Synopsis :
A short handcrafted 16mm documentary about the fights against one of Colombia’s biggest open-sky goldmine projects.
A black and white ballad through Tolima’s green mountains, in Colombian Andes, talking to Cajamarca’s valley inhabitants. On the surface, green fertile lands and peaceful agriculture. But hidden under the ground, invisible fields of gold coveted by a multinational company could reshape this whole world.
Sometimes with just their voices, sometimes accepting to show their faces, Cajamarca’s workers depict different aspects of their lives and the threat of the open-sky goldmine project they face, while their images slightly tend to disappear.

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GOOD JOB

Film Title : GOOD JOB

Duration : 00:07:45
Filmmaker : Piotr Biedroń
Theme : Pollution, Corruption, Human Greed
Synopsis :
Mr. Smog, a diabolic creature of fog and dust, takes on a human form.
As every year, he orders a worker to dig 44,000 graves to bury his future victims. The heat, no more space, and a broken digger slow him down.
How are they going to solve this problem? Can they make it before winter ?

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Ecology lesson

Film Title : Ecology lesson

Duration : 00:19:31
Filmmaker : Yana Shmaylova
Theme : Enviroment Education, Sustainability
Synopsis :
This is the story of a biology teacher who teaches his students to protect nature. He starts with a separate garbage collection and then opposes the construction of a mall in the park and tries to save it.
The script of the film was written based on a real story in Yekaterinburg. Citizens protest against the construction of the temple on the site of the park.

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What happens to rain in the future

Film Title : What happens to rain in the future

Duration : 00:02:18
Filmmaker : Toby Mory
Theme : Climate Change, Sustainable City, Town Planning
Synopsis :
Heat, heavy rain, drought – the summer in Berlin always brings weather extremes. Climate change does the rest. The film presents possible solutions offered by a decentralized rainwater management that can mitigate such events. And best of all: all Berliners can participate.

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Why it’s crucial to fight corruption: Transparency International – SDG 16

Film Title : Why it’s crucial to fight corruption: Transparency International – SDG 16

Duration : 0:01:38
Filmmaker : Toby Mory
Theme : Sustainability, Corruption
Synopsis :
In 2000, the United Nations published the so-called Millennium Goals. They should give member states a direction for the new millennium and cover a wide range of political issues: from social inequality, health and education to economic growth and climate change. Today they are called Sustainable Goals to be achieved by 2030, but their content has not changed. The 16th Goal concerns the respect of the rule of law through accountable institutions at all levels and the fight against corruption – one of the main responsibilities of Transparency International.
At the beginning of July 2019, at the Sustainable Goals Summit in New York, Transparency International gave a presentation on the subject for which purpose this film was produced.

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Sh*t Saves The World

Film Title : Sh*t Saves The World

Duration : 01:06:00
Filmmaker : Troy Hale
Theme : Sustainability, Energy, Technology
Synopsis :
The #2 problem facing humanity
Sh*t Saves The World is a humorous take on our species impact on the Earth, exploring serious topics in an environmental documentary format. The project brings to light subjects that are not often discussed at least not at the dinner table.

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VAKA

Film Title : VAKA

Duration : 00:22:39
Filmmaker : Jessica George
Theme : Community, Energy, Climate Change
Synopsis :
VAKA is a short documentary about the energy and resilience of the Tokelauan people as they weave their customary-wisdom regarding the environment with modern eco-technologies to respond to climate change. Tokelau was the first nation to aim for 100% of its electricity to be generated from solar as a result of the New Zealand funded Tokelau Renewable Energy Project in 2012. Their coral island atolls contribute a minimal amount of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are the first to be impacted by climate change. Tokelau’s resilience in their daily response to the climate crisis exemplifies how they are leading by example.

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Ez, Eskerrik Asko! Gladys Window

Film Title : Ez, Eskerrik Asko! Gladys Window

Duration : 1:06:00
Filmmaker : Bertha Gaztelumendi
Theme : Youth Empowerment, Nuclear Energy
Synopsis :
In 1979, a shot from a Civil Guard killed Gladys del Estal in a peaceful protest against a nuclear power plant. This film shows who this young girl was, and it also portrays the anti-nuke movement in the Basque Country and all around the world.

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Covid-19 Pandemic Sets Sail the Digital Course of the International KLEFF

On behalf of EcoKnights and the KLEFF committee, it is with a heavy heart that we have to share the news about the cancellation of the physical edition of the 13th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest (KLEFF) this coming October (8th – 11th). We were looking forward to materializing yet another gripping film festival for all as the committee has been working hard in the past months amid a global pandemic. 

Clearly, after assessing all aspects of the current situation of Covid-19, we have taken the decision to cease any public engagement for KLEFF till the condition is entirely safe for us to do so. This news is not without a positive turn as we are excited to continue the 13th edition of KLEFF through digital means, including our Film Competition and Film Screening which will be done virtually. The deadline for the film submission has been extended to 19th June 2020. 

As we explore more options and new alternatives to run KLEFF digitally at the best of our capacity, we call for all corporates and fellow long-time partners to take on this journey with us and be part of this movement as part of their CSR – as the call for climate action never stops. The public confidence and partnering support by stakeholders in the last 12 years have been incredible thus far, hence, we are committed to continue working in unison for the digital execution of KLEFF.  

We understand the gravity of the situation for all, especially for those who have submitted their films to us, devoted collaborators, vendors, supporters, and festival goers – we will continue to work hard to bring you the unique festival you love – and honor the stories, experiences, and movement centered around sustainability and our environment to the highest standard.  

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