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The Slow Food Story is the essential one-stop critical guide to the history, ideas, structure, and membership of the Slow Food movement. The concept of Slow Food is not just a practical necessity for survival but offers a glimpse of a transformative change for the better in the way we live our lives.

Once a year schools of European bluefin tuna migrate from the Atlantic to spawning grounds in the Mediterranean. It is a well-established fact that tuna stocks now face imminent collapse. Yet they are still being fished during spawning season, interrupting the natural cycle of replenishment.

The ultimate film about the life and food of this popular shellfish. Much more than just a starter, their glue is also used by gynecologists to save unborn babies. Experience the full spectrum of mussels through the eyes of passionate enthusiasts. Shot on 35mm, spiced with underwater images by marine biologist Jean Painlevé.

Aluminum is booming and found its way into every facet of our lives: deodorants, sun lotions, vaccines or filtered drinking water. The light metal comes with heavy consequences. Latest research links it to the increase in Alzheimer's, breast cancer and food allergies.

The new China, launching green initiatives and opening access for international press, until a Western journalist tries to uncover the links between the Chinese government and a global paper corporation.

While governments around the world spiral toward bankruptcy, the question is: are people able to find alternatives that really work? Off The Grid challenges today's economic system and pictures the alternatives. 

A village on the magnificent coast of Ireland is attacked by oil company Shell, they want to build a gaspipe through their community. 
The village fights back. A compelling, challenging, provocative, first-rate film over 4 years in the making.

Throughout the year a world of food is lying on our plate and changes the world. Has our food degenerated to a matter of conscience? Enjoy Your Meal follows links in the food chain to show how our daily eating habits impinge upon the lives of people in Colombia, Africa and Thailand.

Wild animals are returning to this major metropolis.
A true clash between urbanization and nature – will humans and beasts be able to share the same home?

 ‘Oil Rocks’ - behind the enigmatic name lies the first and  largest offshore oil-platform ever built. A vast city in the middle of the Caspian Sea  commissioned by Stalin in 1949. 60 years on, ‘Oil Rocks’ is still operational. Combining archive footage and new pics of the first  western film crew ever receives access!