NATURE . WILDLIFE

KILLER WHALES – FINS OF CHANGE

52' (ENG, GER)
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Welcome the new top predator of the Arctic: the killer whale.

In the last 50 years – and at an apparently accelerating rate – one-third of the Arctic ice cap has melted, and more and more open sea is revealed in the summer months. The polar bear’s home ground is vanishing from under its feet. Meanwhile, scientists have started noting an ever-growing number of orcas in previously inaccessible Arctic waters during the summer months. And they are attacking not only narwhal, belugas, and bowhead whales, but also seals – the preferred prey of polar bears. As the polar bear’s world is shrinking, the orca’s world is growing. These changes in the environment have also been noticed first-hand by the local Inuit, who are key players in this story. The introduction of a new aquatic predator impacts their own hunting opportunities. In this extensive documentary, the fast-changing world of the Arctic will be explored as never before.

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Festivals & Awards

  • International Nature Film Festival Gödöllö 2015

    * winner : First Prize Natural and Environmental Protection in the Category: Biodiversity & Best Director Award
  • IFF Ekotopfilm 2015

    * winner : Prize of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic
  • Deauville Green Award 2015

    * winner : Silver Award in the Category: Sustainable Nature & Preservation
  • New York Wild Film Festival 2015

    * winner : Best Wildlife Film
  • New York Festival 2015

    * winner : Gold World Medal in Environment & Ecology
  • Science Film Festival 2015

    * winner : Ökofilmpreis

Facts

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    Trailer - English
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