WHO DOES THE EARTH THINK IT IS
BECOMING FIRE

by Elke MARHÖFER
2020 / 16mm / color / sound / 1S / 56' 11

Today, in many parts of the world, human burning practices have been nearly extinguished and natural fires systematically suppressed, according to the notion that they damage nature. And it’s true, fire kills—certain trees and many organisms die in a fire. But fire also fosters ecology. I learned only recently that natural fires are not only completely normal, but moreover augment and revive ecological diversity—natural fire and ecological sustainability do not contradict each other.

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distribution format DCP on USB stick (SMPTE 2K)
screen 1,85 - Panoramic (single screen)
speed 24 fps
sound sound
translation English (Embedded subtitles)
rental fee 190,00 €

distribution format Digital file on USB stick (FHD)
screen 16/9 (single screen)
speed 24 fps
sound sound
translation English (Embedded subtitles)
rental fee 190,00 €