Wild Relatives
Originally released in 2018. Wild Relatives is a documentary film. directed by Jumana Manna. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Youssef Amer, Leif Magne Helgesen, and Kim Holmén
Synopsis
Deep in the earth beneath the Norwegian permafrost, seeds from all over the world are stored in the Global Seed Vault to provide a backup should disaster strike. For the first time ever, seeds held there from a major gene bank in Aleppo are now being replicated, after its holdings were left behind when the institution had to move to Lebanon due to the civil war. It is refugees from Syria who are carrying out this painstaking work in the fields of the Beqaa Valley. In the Levant, dry conditions and the power of global agricultural corporations are the biggest challenge, while in the Arctic Circle - where the seed vault was supposed to withstand anything - it is rising temperatures and melting glaciers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Lebanon
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aldeles AS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Relatives about?
Deep in the earth beneath the Norwegian permafrost, seeds from all over the world are stored in the Global Seed Vault to provide a backup should disaster strike. For the first time ever, seeds held...
Who directed Wild Relatives?
Wild Relatives was directed by Jumana Manna.
How long is Wild Relatives?
Wild Relatives has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Wild Relatives released?
Wild Relatives was released on February 16, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wild Relatives?
The main cast of Wild Relatives includes Youssef Amer, Leif Magne Helgesen, Kim Holmén, Walid El-Youssef.