KunstKino: Anthropocene

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch, 2018, Canada

Date: 28/5 2025, 7 PM

As part of the accompanying programme to the exhibition The Call of the Forest, we present this meditative documentary on the massive human activity that affects—and endangers—planet Earth.

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a documentary film four years in the making, created by the award-winning team of Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, and Edward Burtynsky.

Blending art and science, the film offers an empirical, non-academic look at a pivotal moment in geological history—when human influence on the Earth and its processes surpasses that of all natural forces combined. Through breathtaking imagery, it delivers a provocative and unforgettable experience, powerfully illustrating the impact of humanity on our planet.

Genres: Documentary
Duration: 87 minutes
Directed by: Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky, Nicholas de Pencier
Language: English (subtitles: English)

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