Wetlands, the legacy of Luc Hoffmann
Documentary | 90' | 2019
Since the beginning of the 20th century, 2/3 of the wetlands have disappeared. Considered useless by human beings, they have been drained and dried out to allow the development of the agriculture, industrial zones and cities.
To stop the degradation of wetlands, Luc Hoffmann conducted numerous studies and environmental actions in different iconic regions of the Mediterranean basin and West Africa.
Pioneer of the sustainable development, Luc Hoffmann’s vision was to understand biodiversity as a global dynamic that includes and interacts with human activities.
Thus, he participated in the creation and implementation of the well known NGO with the panda logo, WWF, as well as the Ramsar convention, unique treaty signed by 170 countries to protect wetlands around the planet.
This film takes us on a journey to discover Luc Hoffmann, this humanistic and visionary man, who acted discreetly and with no need for recognition or reward. We will discover his great work and understand the importance of the preservation of wetlands, these ecosystems that are essentials to combat climate change issues.
To stop the degradation of wetlands, Luc Hoffmann conducted numerous studies and environmental actions in different iconic regions of the Mediterranean basin and West Africa.
Pioneer of the sustainable development, Luc Hoffmann’s vision was to understand biodiversity as a global dynamic that includes and interacts with human activities.
Thus, he participated in the creation and implementation of the well known NGO with the panda logo, WWF, as well as the Ramsar convention, unique treaty signed by 170 countries to protect wetlands around the planet.
This film takes us on a journey to discover Luc Hoffmann, this humanistic and visionary man, who acted discreetly and with no need for recognition or reward. We will discover his great work and understand the importance of the preservation of wetlands, these ecosystems that are essentials to combat climate change issues.
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Original version
French and English
Subtitles
French, English, and Spanish
Format
4K, Color, and DCP
Gender and duration
Documentary
90'
Year of production
2019
Country of production
Switzerland
Original version
French and English
Subtitles
French, English, and Spanish
Format
4K, Color, and DCP
Gender and duration
Documentary
90'
Year of production
2019
Country of production
Switzerland
Production
Directed by
Stephan Rytz
Written by
Stephan Rytz
Anne-Sophie Deville
Naoki Lembezat
Produced by
Stephan Rytz & Loïc Oswald
Production
ORCA Production
Distribution
Mediawan
Directed by
Stephan Rytz
Written by
Stephan Rytz
Anne-Sophie Deville
Naoki Lembezat
Produced by
Stephan Rytz & Loïc Oswald
Production
ORCA Production
Distribution
Mediawan
Technical
Camera
Loïc Oswald
Additional images
Marc Zumbach & Fabien Wohlschlag
Drone
Loïc Oswald & Salvador Castillo
Sound
Nicolas Binggeli, Benoit Frech, Frédéric Maury & Théo Viroton
Image editing
Stephan Rytz
Video animation
Loïc Oswald
Generic
Loïc Oswald
Sound editing
Nicolas Binggeli & Stephan Rytz
Mixing
Nicolas Binggeli
Music
Fabien Guerra, Xavier Michel & Alizé Oswald
Color editor
Loïc Oswald
Graphic designer
Stéphanie Ganière
Photographer
Lucien Kolly & Fabien Wohlschlag
Camera
Loïc Oswald
Additional images
Marc Zumbach & Fabien Wohlschlag
Drone
Loïc Oswald & Salvador Castillo
Sound
Nicolas Binggeli, Benoit Frech, Frédéric Maury & Théo Viroton
Image editing
Stephan Rytz
Video animation
Loïc Oswald
Generic
Loïc Oswald
Sound editing
Nicolas Binggeli & Stephan Rytz
Mixing
Nicolas Binggeli
Music
Fabien Guerra, Xavier Michel & Alizé Oswald
Color editor
Loïc Oswald
Graphic designer
Stéphanie Ganière
Photographer
Lucien Kolly & Fabien Wohlschlag