Birds of the Lakes Return (2018)
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.
Cast
- Jure Longyka - Narrator (Voice)
- Philip James Burt - Narrator (Voice)
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Wetland Sanctuary and Birdlife
Keywords
struggle for survival, environmental conservation, wildlife conservation, life challenges, bird migration, birds, natural habitat, animal behaviour, animal documentary, wildlife documentary, bird sanctuary, environment and conservation, animal behavior, nature and conservation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Birds of the Lakes Return stars Jure Longyka, Philip James Burt.
- How long is Birds of the Lakes Return?
- Birds of the Lakes Return has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Birds of the Lakes Return?
- Birds of the Lakes Return is a Documentary film.
- Where was Birds of the Lakes Return produced?
- Birds of the Lakes Return was produced in Slovenia.
- What are the themes of Birds of the Lakes Return?
- The themes of Birds of the Lakes Return include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Wetland Sanctuary and Birdlife.