Yup, just as you imagined, I'm still on my documentary kick. But unlike the last few weeks, I have two to share with you this evening!
The first is literally a perfect example of what a short documentary should be. In under five minutes, it tells a complete story, while managing to keep you entertained the entire time. The music used, the way it is cut, even the footage itself is beautiful. Everything about this video is great. The subects' stories, the way they take pride in their work. And like every video I've shared in the last year, this just makes me want to travel more. Get out and see the world. Appreciate what is out there.
Django Django - WOR from Jim Demuth on Vimeo.
The second piece is also a prime example for what a short documentary should be - but the subject couldn't be any different. Yes, it tells a condensed story. Managing to keep you hooked just like the last. But the overall feeling of this one is less frantic, more subdued. It's much more of an observational piece. It almost hypnotizes you with it's beauty. The crystal blue water, the brilliant green moss dangling from the tree limbs. It makes Canada look absolutely stunning (which obviously it is). Maybe it doesn't do anything for you - but this piece tugged at my heart. Hearing the stories from the workers, of how they want to preserve nature, provide for the woodland creatures, or the little anecdotes about their families. Yet overall, this makes me want to get back into nature. Into the wilderness. Where I have no worries and can relax. Sleep under the stars, breath the fresh air, listen to the crackling of a fire. How it should be.
Restoring The Atleo River from Mark Wyatt on Vimeo.
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