Project Detail

Caring for the Lagoon

Synopsis

The magnificent lagoon of Mayotte, an island in the Indian Ocean, is at the very heart of local life. The Mahorans are aware of this and try to protect it. From the wooded mountain top to the mangrove and into the sea, we came across dedicated men, women and children, turtles and sea cucumbers, right down to the vibrant coral reefs shimmering below in the turquoise water.
The lagoon of Mayotte is a cradle of hope : to build a future that will be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
52 mins
Format
HD
Director
Oliver Dickinson
Producer
Anthony Dickinson, Philippe de Grissac
Editor
Oliver Dickinson
Director of Photography
Oliver Dickinson
Sound
Oliver Dickinson, Philippe de Grissac, Alexia Dickinson
Composer
Eliasse
Assistant Director
Alexia Dickinson
Underwater footage
Yannick Stéphan, François Grangette, Jérôme Caumon
Researcher
Marie Kerfant

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

LVP

90 Canrobert Street
London E2 6PX
UK

Sales Company

LVP

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