This is not a Pearl
Synopsis
Film that explores the aftermath of a devastating environmental catastrophe in Sri Lanka. On May 20, 2021, the X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire off the coast of Colombo, carrying 9,700 tons of potentially hazardous chemicals, oil, and epoxy resins. This tragedy also led to the world's largest-ever nurdle spill, with 87 containers releasing approximately 1,680 metric tons of plastic pellets into the ocean. Through contemporary dance and experimental filmmaking, the movie portrays the journey of a pearl oyster as it struggles to safeguard its precious pearl from the impacts of the X-Press Pearl disaster. —Tharindu Ramanayaka
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-16
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- Director
- Tharindu Ramanayaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Tharindu Ramanayaka
- Original Title
- This is not a Pearl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Tharindu Ramanayaka
Tharindu Ramanayaka
Dilantha Perera
Ama Nethmi
Department Leadership Roster
Tharindu Ramanayaka
Director
Ama Nethmi
Producer
Tharindu Ramanayaka
Writer
Dilantha Perera
Editor
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What is This is not a Pearl about?
Film that explores the aftermath of a devastating environmental catastrophe in Sri Lanka. On May 20, 2021, the X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire off the coast of Colombo, carrying 9,700 tons of potentially hazardous chemicals, oil, and epoxy resins. This tragedy also led to the world's largest-ever nurdle spill, with 87 containers releasing approximately 1,680 metric tons of plastic pellets into the ocean. Through contemporary dance and experimental filmmaking, the movie portrays the journey of a pearl oyster as it struggles to safeguard its precious pearl from the impacts of the X-Press Pearl disaster. —Tharindu Ramanayaka
Who directed This is not a Pearl?
This is not a Pearl was directed by Tharindu Ramanayaka.
Who stars in This is not a Pearl?
The principal cast of This is not a Pearl includes Ama Nethmi.
When was This is not a Pearl released and how long is it?
This is not a Pearl was released in 2024 with a total runtime of Unknown.