We Are In The Field


A young Nepalese man struggles to protect the wildlife and natural habitat of his country. This documentary follows Manoj Gautam, a 26 year old Nepalese man on a passionate quest to protect animals and wildlife from cruelty and extinction. As a child he was inspired by the work of Jane Goodall, and has since become her close friend and protégé. He founded Nepal's first wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center and Roots & Shoots branch. With minimal resources and no formal training he's creating a network of allies across the country, busting smugglers, protecting fragile ecosystems, and rescuing abused animals. For 11 days filmmaker Gabriel Diamond followed Manoj as he traversed the country. This brief trip was filled with an astonishing array of activities: monitoring the training and torture of baby elephants, tracking down owl smugglers, evading death threats, rescuing cobras from snake charmers, confronting abusive zookeepers, creating a vulture eco-tourism reserve, freeing pythons, teaching Tibetan refugees the basics of grassroots environmentalism. In all his actions Manoj is continually finding new ways to improve conditions for plants, animals, and people in his lawless and impoverished country. The impact of Manoj's pursuits and teachings is clearly reflected in the eyes and words of those whom he encounters: one man's footprint has inspired countless others, and by filming his endeavors we hope the impact will continue growing exponentially.

Director:

Gabriel Diamond

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26° Festival

CINEMAMBIENTE

05 June - 11 June 2023
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