Duration: 26 minutes
Format: DVD
DVD Review
"I feel a growing concern for the state of our planet and would like to make films which can help us better respect her. 'Tears of Wood' was made as a personal initiative to promote preservation of the rainforest of Indonesia though consumer awareness." Patrick Rouxel (director of Tears of Wood), Tawak Pictures www.rustyrain.com
Brace yourself for this is no ordinary nature documentary. 'Tears of Wood' is a breathtaking film depicting the diversity of life in the tropical forests of Borneo, Indonesia. The beauty of this film is in the details; from a spider spinning an intricate web to an orangutan lazing in the bend of a tree. Delicately narrated to music, the bleak future of Indonesia's unique biodiversity is clear.
The cinematography will seduce your senses. The imagery, sound, colour and emotion will take you on a gentle journey from the grind of city life to the magnificence of the forest, the devastation of its destruction and back again.
Much of the strength of this documentary is its ability to depict contrast. A tranquil forest scene pierced by the shrill of a chainsaw. The chainsaws' heartless assault blaring against the helpless cries of a desperate orangutan and images of humans urging the chainsaws, oblivious to the irreversible nature of their destruction.
The haunting reality that this is not just someone else's nightmare is apparent. We all suffer as a result of unsustainable logging practices. However, this film reminds us that as individuals we each have the power to make choices that will help salvage the future of our planet's fragile environments.
It is no wonder this film has won many international awards:
"Meilleur film Amateur" Festival International du Film Animalier 2004, Albert, France.
"Best Independent", "Best Music Video" et "People's Choice Award" at the International Wildlife Film Festival 2004, Missoula, Montana, USA.
"Delegate's Choice Award" at Wildscreen 2004, Bristol, UK.
"Grand prix mention Nature" at the Festival International du Film Nature et Environnement 2005, Grenoble, France.