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Breath of swamps

Belarus

Kostja Chykalau Director

Documentary, Short
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    The documentary film “Breath of swamps” narrates about blacklist swamps destined to drainage and life stories of its habitants.

    The film acquaints us with unusual beauty of swamps that save water, make the climate mild, become shelter for many species of birds and animals, as well as for the ancient legends. Apart from that the film addresses the topic of swamps ecosystem corruption as a result of peat extraction.

    Viewers will hear stories of the locals about how their life and home changed because of peat reclamation.

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