The Nature of Rebirth (Oddech wielkiego lasu) (2007)
“If you are quiet in nature, the nature starts to reveal itself. We all die, but what is dying?” Europe’s oldest forest inspires reflection on the symbiosis of death and the nature of rebirth among four individuals deeply affected by its mysteries… Exquisitely shot, this poetic meditation on life and death introduces us to Zbigniew who takes care of the bisons, Jerzy - a passionate entomologist, Joanna an artist transformed by the solace of the forest, and Janusz who walks the forest and ruminates on the effects we humans have on nature. This is an environmental film for the ages.
Johanna Lampi began studying environmental protection at the University of Helsinki in 1997. She has become very interested in examining human attitudes and views toward nature and our place in the world, in a visual medium. She began audiovisual studies in Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia and worked as a sound recordist in environmental film productions. Now her dream is to make professional productions on human-nature/environmental issues.
