
Forests (2022)
9.0|14 May, 2022|16 min
Eastern white pines submerged under the waters of a hydroelectric reservoir on unceded Innu territory transform into flames.
9.0|14 May, 2022|16 min
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In a dark, ambiguous environment, minuscule particles drift slowly before the lens. The image focuses to reveal spruce trees and tall pines, while Innu voices tell us the story of this territory, this flooded forest. Muffled percussive sounds gradually become louder, suggesting the presence of a hydroelectric dam. The submerged trees gradually transform into firebrands as whispers bring back the stories of this forest.
Keywords
fire
indigenous
exploitation
forest
underwater
nature
submerged
natural resources
indigenous community
flooded river
innu
industrialization
land
Crews

Simon Plouffe
Director
Geoffroy Beauchemin
Cinematography

Simon Plouffe
Producer

Simon Plouffe
Editor
Benoît Dame
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Simon Plouffe
Sound
Marc Boucrot
Colorist

Simon Plouffe
Sound Designer