Sky Arte Airs Two Environmental Documentaries for Earth Day
On Earth Day, April 22, 2021, Sky Arte broadcast two impactful documentaries addressing environmental urgency. At 5:00 PM, "Antropocene – L'epoca umana" by Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, and Edward Burtynsky explored the Anthropocene epoch, following international scientists who argue that the Holocene gave way to the Anthropocene in the mid-20th century due to profound changes. The film is the third in a trilogy including "Manufactured Landscapes" (2006) and "Watermark" (2013). At 6:45 PM, "Ice on Fire," produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Leila Conners, premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It focuses on scientific research and innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, featuring footage from Norway, Alaska, Iceland, Colorado, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Connecticut. The documentary highlights green economy job opportunities and calls scientists, farmers, and researchers to action. The event was part of Sky Arte's programming, powered by Artribune.
Key facts
- Sky Arte aired two documentaries for Earth Day on April 22, 2021.
- Antropocene – L'epoca umana directed by Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, and Edward Burtynsky.
- The film argues the Anthropocene epoch began in the mid-20th century.
- It is the third in a trilogy after Manufactured Landscapes (2006) and Watermark (2013).
- Ice on Fire produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, directed by Leila Conners.
- Ice on Fire premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
- The documentary covers solutions to reduce carbon emissions and climate change.
- Filmed in Norway, Alaska, Iceland, Colorado, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Connecticut.
Entities
Artists
- Jennifer Baichwal
- Nicholas de Pencier
- Edward Burtynsky
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Leila Conners
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
- Cannes Film Festival
Locations
- Norway
- Alaska
- Iceland
- Colorado
- Switzerland
- Costa Rica
- Connecticut