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On Melting Snow
Directed byMojtaba Bahadori
Produced byMojtaba Bahadori
StarringSophie Cauvin
CinematographyMojtaba Bahadori
Edited byMojtaba Bahadori
Music byJavad Safari
Running time
73 minutes
CountryBelgium
LanguageFrench

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

Plot

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The documentary follows Sophie Cauvin, who has dedicated over three decades to capturing the essence of landscapes in her art. By reconnecting with these altered environments, Cauvin's work reflects tensions between human intervention and natural beauty. The film seeks to blur the lines between art and nature, offering viewers a meditative experience.

Production

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On Melting Snow was shot on location in Iceland and Belgium, capturing raw landscapes that resonate with the film’s environmental themes.

Release

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

Reception

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On Melting Snow received the "For the Green World" award at the DokuBaku International Documentary Film Festival. This honor was presented by Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Culture, Saadat Yusifova, recognizing the film's exploration of art and environmental themes.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "On Melting Snow". filmfesttucson.org. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  2. ^ "Film dedicated to COP29 dialogues was screened". APA News. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Documentary "On Melting Snow" Screened". Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.