SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL
UNDERWATER FILM FESTIVAL
UNDERWATER FILM FESTIVAL
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Day: 16 November 2023
Place: Teatro Principal
Time: 19:00h.
Duration: 1:30 hours.
Admission: Free.
Ticket booking: The same day from 11:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 19:00h.
The Donostia - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival invites us to an exciting night of exploration under the sea with a diverse selection of short films and documentaries. Each film is a window into the fascinating underwater world and the relationship between humans and marine life.
The journey begins in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, where majestic manta rays play in the light during a night dive. We move on to the seagrass beds of Florida, an ecosystem essential to the biodiversity and culture of the region, and, back in Indonesia, we explore the wonders of the Raja Ampat Islands, an underwater paradise teeming with life. Reflection on time and how we use it invites us to contemplate the transience of life and the importance of valuing each moment.
We will continue our journey in the Mediterranean, with the Jury's Special Mention, "The silent invasion of the Mediterranean sea" by Anne Weigel and Philip Reinhold (Germany), which sheds light on the threat of invasive species and the need to protect our seas. We will also enjoy the Bronze award-winning musical short film "Estrés" by Javier Ferrer Martínez (Murcia). Stress in modern life is presented in a powerful way, reminding us how our actions affect the planet. The awareness-raising message about the importance of the oceans and their conservation stands out as the main theme.
Next, we dive into the frigid waters of Australia's southern coast, exploring its beauty and biodiversity. And we will continue in Komodo National Park in Indonesia with the Bronze in short films, "Underwater Komodo" by Juan Francisco Rodriguez (Chile), where we discover a unique corner full of wonders. The narrative focuses on the relationship between the sea and human life, showing how the ocean can act as a beacon of hope in difficult times. We will explore the beauty of the mangroves in Indonesia and the diversity of life that thrives in these ecosystems. Finally, "The Shark with a Thousand Names" by Hendrik Sebastian Schmitt (Germany), winner of the Bronze Documentary Award, will immerse us in the peaceful coexistence between local fishermen and whale sharks with a work that highlights the importance of respecting and protecting marine life.
With all this, the International Underwater Film Festival offers us a varied set of 12 short films and 1 18-minute documentary, which will transport us to the depths of the ocean, awakening our awareness of the importance of preserving our oceans and their biodiversity.
Day: 16 November 2023
Place: Teatro Principal
Time: 19:00h.
Duration: 1:30 hours.
Admission: Free.
Ticket booking: The same day from 11:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 19:00h.
The Donostia - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival invites us to an exciting night of exploration under the sea with a diverse selection of short films and documentaries. Each film is a window into the fascinating underwater world and the relationship between humans and marine life.
The journey begins in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, where majestic manta rays play in the light during a night dive. We move on to the seagrass beds of Florida, an ecosystem essential to the biodiversity and culture of the region, and, back in Indonesia, we explore the wonders of the Raja Ampat Islands, an underwater paradise teeming with life. Reflection on time and how we use it invites us to contemplate the transience of life and the importance of valuing each moment.
We will continue our journey in the Mediterranean, with the Jury's Special Mention, "The silent invasion of the Mediterranean sea" by Anne Weigel and Philip Reinhold (Germany), which sheds light on the threat of invasive species and the need to protect our seas. We will also enjoy the Bronze award-winning musical short film "Estrés" by Javier Ferrer Martínez (Murcia). Stress in modern life is presented in a powerful way, reminding us how our actions affect the planet. The awareness-raising message about the importance of the oceans and their conservation stands out as the main theme.
Next, we dive into the frigid waters of Australia's southern coast, exploring its beauty and biodiversity. And we will continue in Komodo National Park in Indonesia with the Bronze in short films, "Underwater Komodo" by Juan Francisco Rodriguez (Chile), where we discover a unique corner full of wonders. The narrative focuses on the relationship between the sea and human life, showing how the ocean can act as a beacon of hope in difficult times. We will explore the beauty of the mangroves in Indonesia and the diversity of life that thrives in these ecosystems. Finally, "The Shark with a Thousand Names" by Hendrik Sebastian Schmitt (Germany), winner of the Bronze Documentary Award, will immerse us in the peaceful coexistence between local fishermen and whale sharks with a work that highlights the importance of respecting and protecting marine life.
With all this, the International Underwater Film Festival offers us a varied set of 12 short films and 1 18-minute documentary, which will transport us to the depths of the ocean, awakening our awareness of the importance of preserving our oceans and their biodiversity.
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