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On Melting Snow
On Melting Snow
Directed by	Mojtaba Bahadori
Produced by	Mojtaba Bahadori
Starring	Sophie Cauvin
Cinematography	Mojtaba Bahadori
Edited by	Mojtaba Bahadori
Music by	Javad Safari
Release date	7 October 2024 (COP29 : DokuBaku International Documentary Film Festival)
Running time	73 minutes
Country	Belgium
Language	French

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On Melting Snow is a 2024 documentary film produced and directed by Mojtaba Bahadori. The film delves into the life and work of Belgian artist Sophie Cauvin, focusing on her reflections on nature and memory as she reinterprets landscapes through her art^[1].

Plot

The documentary follows Sophie Cauvin, who has spent over three decades capturing the essence of landscapes in her work. By reconnecting with altered environments, Cauvin's art portrays the tension between human intervention and natural beauty. The film aims to blur the boundaries between art and nature, offering viewers a meditative experience.

Production

Behind the Scenes - Mojtaba and Sophie during the filming of the movie in Iceland.

On Melting Snow was filmed in Iceland, Morocco, and Belgium, showcasing raw landscapes that align with its environmental themes. The sound design of the film is done by Hassan Shabankareh.

Release

COP29 United Nations Award - On Melting Snow was screened at the DokuBaku International Film Festival on October 7, 2024, where it won the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Award at COP29.

The documentary premiered on October 7, 2024, at Park Cinema in the Flame Towers, Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the COP29 dialogues. The screening contributed to international discussions on climate change, drawing attention to the film's environmental message^[2].

Reception

The film received the United Nations COP29 Award at the 2024 DokuBaku International Film Festival in Azerbaijan. The award, presented by Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Culture, Saadat Yusifova, recognized the film's exploration of art and environmental issues^[3]^[4].

Notes and References

^ "On Melting Snow – Film Fest Tucson". Retrieved 2024-11-17.
^ Yalchin, Nadir (2024-10-07). "Film dedicated to COP29 dialogues was screened". APA GROUP LLC.
^ "Documentary "On Melting Snow" Screened". Ministry of Culture (Azerbaijan). 2024-10-07.
^ Ismayilova, Laman (2024-10-21). "DokuBaku: Growing platform for documentary filmmakers [EXCLUSIVE]". AZER NEWS.

External Links

Category:Belgian documentary films Category:WikiProject Belgium articles

[1] "On Melting Snow – Film Fest Tucson". Retrieved 2024-11-17.

[2] Yalchin, Nadir (2024-10-07). "Film dedicated to COP29 dialogues was screened". APA GROUP LLC.

[3] "Documentary "On Melting Snow" Screened". Ministry of Culture (Azerbaijan). 2024-10-07.

[4] Ismayilova, Laman (2024-10-21). "DokuBaku: Growing platform for documentary filmmakers [EXCLUSIVE]". AZER NEWS.

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