Birds of the Lakes Return
Ptice jezer, njihova vrnitev
Synopsis
An excellent display of how humans can rehabilitate and restore an area where a heavy industry polluted the water so severely that it was unsuitable to sustain any kind of life. A a film showing how birds returned to an environment once devastated by industry. The lakes around the northern Slovenian town of Velenje, placed in the Central Europe, are geographic center of the film. They emerged as the land above the lignite mines subsided and the depressions were filled with water. The mines started operating at the end of the 19th century. In the mid 20th century a power plant was built that caused a severe pollution of the lake waters to the extent of the lakes not being fit for any kind of life. As a consequence many birds moved from these parts. After a long ecological restoration that started in the mid 1980s, life returned to the water. Gradually the birds returned as well, including some there were previously never observed in this area.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vaasa Wildlife Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matej Vranič
- Original Score
- Leon First
- Original Title
- Ptice jezer, njihova vrnitev
- Country of Origin
- Slovenia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovenian
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Fotokom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matej Vranič
Leon First
Matej Vranič
Matej Vranič
Department Leadership Roster
Matej Vranič
Director
Matej Vranič
Editor
Matej Vranič
Producer
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What is Birds of the Lakes Return about?
An excellent display of how humans can rehabilitate and restore an area where a heavy industry polluted the water so severely that it was unsuitable to sustain any kind of life. A a film showing how birds returned to an environment once devastated by industry. The lakes around the northern Slovenian town of Velenje, placed in the Central Europe, are geographic center of the film. They emerged as the land above the lignite mines subsided and the depressions were filled with water. The mines started operating at the end of the 19th century. In the mid 20th century a power plant was built that caused a severe pollution of the lake waters to the extent of the lakes not being fit for any kind of life. As a consequence many birds moved from these parts. After a long ecological restoration that started in the mid 1980s, life returned to the water. Gradually the birds returned as well, including some there were previously never observed in this area.
Who directed Birds of the Lakes Return?
Birds of the Lakes Return was directed by Matej Vranič.
Who stars in Birds of the Lakes Return?
The principal cast of Birds of the Lakes Return includes Jure Longyka, Philip James Burt.
When was Birds of the Lakes Return released and how long is it?
Birds of the Lakes Return was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Birds of the Lakes Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds of the Lakes Return was composed by Leon First.