10 Jul ’22
Polarquest Film “Nanuq”
Polarquest at the Andaras Traveling Film festival
Beside the Polarquest exhibition in Flumini, Paola Catapano meets with Flumini’s mayor and a representative from the film festival. (Photo: M. Striuk)
From the arctic to Italy, the journey of Polaquest’s 2018 expedition were shared through film, photos and discussion.
Paola Catapano and Mike Struik presented the Nanuq documentary (guest film) at the Andaras Traveling Film Festival. Paola was also part of the Festival Jury, environmental section.
A photo exhibition devoted to Polarquest was also launched, giving locals an opportunity to reflect and learn more about the now evident consequences of climate change and environmental pollution caused by man. The exhibition will stay for one year on the main road of the village of Flumini.
Paola Catapano presents Nanuq at the Film Festival. (Photo: M. Struik)
Paola Catapano and Mike Struik also took part in an evening debate on the Svalbard expeditions and climate change. You can watch the full event in the recording below!
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