Marc Bekoff

We made this short film under lockdown conditions throughout the pandemic of Covid-19. The film argues that policies are not enough to prevent a future outbreak. We need a paradigm shift in how we view nature and the rest of life on this planet. The film was made remotely via zoom, a fact made clear in the style of the film. Our speakers appear on screens, which we filmed from inside our homes. Each speaker offers a different perspective on the origins of the pandemic in the ways we see and value nature. If humans can’t escape their connection to the natural world, it’s time for a better one. The health of us and the planet depends on it.

Ed recibe el encargo de realizar un documental para tratar de cambiar los hábitos de la sociedad que perjudican a los animales. Pero totalmente ajeno al mundo de la protección de los animales, se dará cuenta de que para llevar a cabo el proyecto antes debe convencerse a sí mismo. El propio proceso de documentación y realización del documental y las conversaciones con Jenny, una colaboradora de FAADA -la fundación de protección de los animales que le encarga la película- le servirán para contrastar sus dudas y buscar respuestas sobre cómo vivir de una manera más responsable con respecto a los animales.

H.O.P.E. is a life-changing documentary uncovering and revealing the effects of our typical Western diet high in animal-based foods. It contrasts the limited interests of the pharmaceutical and agricultural industry with the all-encompassing interests of living beings on this planet and with the power of responsible consumer action. H.O.P.E. is an urgent call to action to all of us to commit to a change towards sustainability and safeguarding our living environment.