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Albert Karvonen: Philosophies on Life, Nature and Wildlife Filmmaking

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Catalogue Number:  REEL15
Producer:  Reel Girls Media
Producers:  Karvonen, Ava
Directors:  Karvonen, Ava
Producing Agencies:  Reel Girls Media
Subject:  Arts, Biography, Documentary, Environmental Studies, Science, Social Sciences
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2014
Running Time:  48:28


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This documentary follows Albert Karvonen as he walks the land through the four seasons reflecting on his life, his career as a wildlife filmmaker and his philosophies on the environment. Albert and his wife, Pirkko, retired to their lakeside cottage in the northern boreal forest and everyday he walks the land. He can tell anyone who shares the path with him all about the creatures and plants that inhabit it. As the camera follows him on his daily excursions, he shares his expertise and experience on how to film nature and his philosophies on life and the environment. This is also a story about aging, preparing for death and the legacy one leaves behind.

Official Selection and the People’s Choice Award at Bay Street Film Festival, Ontario 

Official Selection, Central Alberta Film Festival, Alberta

Official Selection, Global Visions Film Festival, Alberta

Official Selection, Art Spirit Film Festival, Alberta

Official Selection, Jasper Short Film Festival, Alberta

Official Selection, Matsalu International Nature Film Festival, Alberta




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