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  • L' Arbre et le feu (2005)
  • 53 min | Documentary
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L' Arbre et le feu (2005)
53 min | Documentary
In Madagascar, fire is considered a blessing. In modern societies, fire can be an ecological disaster. But for the Tanala mountain indigenous tribe, fire represents more than just an ancestral method of acquiring land for rice cultivation....See moreIn Madagascar, fire is considered a blessing. In modern societies, fire can be an ecological disaster. But for the Tanala mountain indigenous tribe, fire represents more than just an ancestral method of acquiring land for rice cultivation. To them, it signifies a connection with the gods. Today, Madagascar is also known as the Red Island due to its distinctive red soil, which becomes increasingly prominent across large areas of the territory due to deforestation. This documentary explores the contrasting perspectives of the high-altitude Malagasy people and the American scientists who seek to 'save the world'. Written by Hayduke See less
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