The Clearing
Young Cambodian activists risk years in prison for exposing state-sanctioned environmental destruction. Instead of buckling under to pressure, they continue on their collision course with the increasingly authoritarian regime. The calm courage that they direct toward a righteous cause sparks hope for the future.
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Screening on Saturday, March 14 at 4pm in Short Film Block 5 along with Guardians of the Earth, and For Deer Life. After the film, hear from an international lawyer and independent journalist about the impact of environmental activists.
Filmmakers: Marta Kasztelan and Andy Ball
Running Time: 27 mins
Language: English
Type: Short – Green Spark Award Winner for Highlighting Conservation Heroes
Marta Kasztelan is a documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist focused on human rights, radical groups, and environmental issues in Southeast Asia and Europe. She has spent the last decade shining a light on underreported stories and the people at their center.
Andy Ball is a documentary cinematographer and director with a focus on character-driven and investigative films on human rights and environmental issues in Southeast Asia.
