Towards ethics of coexistence: rethinking relationship with other species
The ecological crisis is forcing us to look at our relationship with the environment: how can we organise a festival that focuses on human rights without looking at our relationship with living beings, particularly animal species? In the face of uncertainty and disequilibrium, we need to find ways of politicising and reinvigorating our relationship with life. We urgently need to take a step to one side to deconstruct our beliefs and lifestyles, and question the notion of human superiority over other species.
Jérôme De Hemptinne
Lawyer and professor of international humanitarian law
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Vipulan Puvaneswaran
Environmental et animal activist
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Kaoutar Harchi
Sociologist and author
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French, english
Searching for Nika
When Russian forces invade Ukraine, director Stas Kapralov’s family dog, Nika, goes missing. Determined to find her, Stas travels through a country ravaged by war and discovers the reality of volunteers who risk everything to save abandoned animals. His personal quest turns into a humanitarian mission, and he takes part in the rescue of a blind lion and the evacuation of animals in the midst of bombardments. Throughout his journey, he gathers testimonies of bravery and solidarity. A film that reminds us of the collateral damage to other living species caused by conflicts, never taken into account or recorded in official accounts.
Taras Stadnikov
Roger Corbi
FISHCORB Films
Inner Gravity Pictures
Lev Kostenko
Oleg Hiienko
Danyl Dedkov
