Five outstanding documentaries are screening at the Belmont Filmhouse as part of Climate Week Aberdeen 2016
MARCH 2016
Sun 13th "Chasing Ice" Beautifully illustrates concerning trends in ice-scapes, with a heroic tale underlying it.
Mon 14th "Bikes vs. Cars" Shows how some solutions resolve multiple problems, in different places around the globe.
Thu 17th "Merchants of Doubt" looks into the undermining of public perception in an organised manner.
Fri 18th "This Changes Everything" offers a broad look at political and practical options around Climate Change,
Sat 19th "Ice and the Sky" is a beautiful ice-themed personal and scientific journey with clarifying (terrifying) detail about historic temperatures and CO2 record.
The screenings will have a short introduction and there will be an opportunity afterwards discuss and to ask questions, moderated by a selection of experts. Arranged by Aberdeen Climate Action.
MARCH 2016
Sun 13th "Chasing Ice" Beautifully illustrates concerning trends in ice-scapes, with a heroic tale underlying it.
Mon 14th "Bikes vs. Cars" Shows how some solutions resolve multiple problems, in different places around the globe.
Thu 17th "Merchants of Doubt" looks into the undermining of public perception in an organised manner.
Fri 18th "This Changes Everything" offers a broad look at political and practical options around Climate Change,
Sat 19th "Ice and the Sky" is a beautiful ice-themed personal and scientific journey with clarifying (terrifying) detail about historic temperatures and CO2 record.
The screenings will have a short introduction and there will be an opportunity afterwards discuss and to ask questions, moderated by a selection of experts. Arranged by Aberdeen Climate Action.
Sun 13: Chasing Ice (18:00)
Impressively beautiful photography, following the journey of discovery of photographer James Balog who sets off to document changes occurring to the world's prominent glaciers. An epic tale well told, truly stunning and mesmerising images, all resulting in enlightening and rather disconcerting time-lapse images. Both story and images are awe-inspiring; a must see on the big screen!
The film received an excellent response from a nearly full house last year, and has won many accolades including an Emmy award (2014). Q&A and discussion with Erik Dalhuijsen, Director Aberdeen Climate Action. |
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Mon 14: Bikes vs. Cars (18:00)
As both climate change and never-ending gridlocks frustrate people more than ever, in cities all over the world the bicycle is being taken on as a Do It Yourself solution. The film follows individuals around the world who are fighting to create change, sometimes with -but often against- the existing powers. "The reality is: there is not one city in the world that has solved the issue of mobility through the private car."
An inspiration for cyclists and motorists alike. Q&A and discussion with Professor Pete Smith - University of Aberdeen and IPCC lead author, Gavin Clark - Aberdeen Cycle Forum, and Erik Dalhuijsen - Director Aberdeen Climate Action. |
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Thu 17: Merchants Of Doubt (18:00)
Decades after deadly risks of tobacco were proven, "uncertainty" was everywhere. Decades after the enormous threat of Climate Change was clear, loud voices still doubt. Coincidence? In-depth and now established research exposes how these (and several other) large scale deceits of the public were designed and executed, and how few individuals they take to sustain. If you ever wonder how your opinion can be influenced by strangers, this film is a must.
Q&A and discussion with Professor Adam Price, Plant Molecular Genetics, University of Aberdeen, and Erik Dalhuijsen, Director Aberdeen Climate Action. |
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Fri 18: This Changes Everything (18:00)
An epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Inspired by Naomi Klein’s bestseller This Changes Everything, filmed in five continents over four years, the film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines. Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. "Can the existential crisis of climate change help transform our failed economic system into something better?"
Tickets to this showing are limited, so book early! Q&A and discussion with Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, Dr Astley Hastings, Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen (Climate Change related), and Erik Dalhuijsen, Director Aberdeen Climate Action. |
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Sat 19: Ice and the Sky (15:30)
Luc Jacquet (March of the Penguins) tells the story of climatologist Claude Lorius (83), whose life of drilling and analysing ice cores proved key in linking climate change and “greenhouse” gases. It leads us from discovery of the link between temperature and hydrogen isotopes, to the insight that led to analysis of entrained gas bubbles. Lorius says what he found and what it means with calm detachment in this gentle and reflective masterpiece. Guardian: "This is a powerful testament, and one that ought to have a considerable impact."
Q&A and discussion with Erik Dalhuijsen, Director Aberdeen Climate Action. |
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Showing at: Belmont Filmhouse
Belmont Filmhouse (www.belmontfilmhouse.com)
49 Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JS tel: 01224 - 343 500 The Belmont is a cinema with 3 screens showing mainstream and art-house releases. It has a lovely cafe bar serving nice food, and during Climate Week features a small exhibit of climate change related art and information. |
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Aberdeen Climate Action, on a mission to create basic understanding and awareness amongst people and organisations in Aberdeen City and Shire of Climate Change, its potential impact, and the time-window during which mitigation is feasible, and to encourage positive action.
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