Freds finds mage minnesota alliance for geographic education. Home is a 2009 documentary directed by french photographer, reporter and environmentalist yann arthusbertrand and produced by luc besson. Every stunning aerial photograph tells a story about our changing planet. On the same day the highbudget documentary opens in theaters in more than 80 countries, it will also be shown on french public television, on air france flights and at multiple free public screenings throughout the world, including. Firstly, the documentary has some really breath taking clips of the earth as it is with its variety of landscapes and cities by the french photographer yann arthusbertrand. From a heartshaped mangrove forest in new caledonia to a flock of red ibises in venezuela, from a caravan of camels in mauritania to mt. His aim is to inspire people to think globally about sustainable living. Earth from above is a united nationssupported ecological project conceived and led by yann arthusbertrand. Yann arthusbertrand born march 1946 is an environmentalist, activist, journalist and photographer. Alongside exquisite watchmaking, omega is also proud to make time for the earth. The work presented a striking view of mankinds relationship with the earth.
The series enables viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of our world from their own homes. Read the ecological crisis, a common responsibility by pope john paul ii 1990. He is a director and writer, known for human 2015, woman 2019 and planet ocean 2012. Arthusbertrand, famous for his aerialphotograph book, earth from above, uses aerial video to tell the story of our planet from its birth to present day. Earth from above, updated edition by yann arthusbertrand. Fondation goodplanet domaine longchamp, premier lieu dedie a lecologie et lhumanisme au c. Human is a collection of stories and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. While in africa, yann took a ride in a hotair balloonan experience that was to change his life. Be responsible consumers and fair traders followup task. With oil, some of us acquired unprecedented comforts. Earth from above comes to nyc photos the big picture. From the age of 17 he became involved in the movie industry. Since its original publication in 1999, earth from above has been a touchstone for the environmental movement, selling more than three million copies worldwide. The grande arche is hosting a unique retrospective of the french photographer, journalist and director, yann.
Through the landscapes of 54 countries captured from above, yann arthusbertrand takes us on an unique journey all around the. Welcome on the official photos website of yann arthusbertrand. Planet ocean shows in imposing air and underwater photographs the beauty of the oceans. Earth from above, third edition by yann arthusbertrand. Soundtrack of the motion picture by yann arthusbertrand. In 1995, yanns earth from above project was launched with the support of unesco. It gave birth to a book also entitled earth from above, of which millions of copies.
The project includes a photo essaystyle collection of aerial photography produced by arthusbertrand, in which the photographer captured vistas of earth from various aircraft during a tenyear period. On june 5 yann arthusbertrand will release his longawaited first movie, home, in what may be a landmark event for ecology awareness. Home by yann arthusbertrand text version part i malate. These photographs come from his earth from above series. Everest and mammoth hot springs, renowned aerial photographer yann arthusbertrand.
Earth from space by yann arthusbertrand, hardcover. Publication date 2009 topics planet earth, luc besson, yann arthusbertrand, nature, environment, poverty, wealth disparity, european union agricultural subsidies, deforestation, water shortage, almeria, human exploitation. What i saw and learnt as i flew over the earth has changed me forever. Its a spectacular presentation of large scale photographs of astonishing natural landscapes. Earth from the air is a earth from the air is a spectacular presentation of largescale photographs of astonishing natural landscapes. His bestseller include the earth from the air, which has. In this imagefilled talk, yann arthusbertrand displays his three most recent projects on humanity and our habitat stunning aerial photographs in his series the earth from above, personal interviews from around the globe featured in his web project 6 billion others, and his soontobereleased movie, home, which documents human impact on the environment through breathtaking video.
He is a director and writer, known for human 2015, woman 2019 and home 2009. Yann arthusbertrand captures fragile earth in wideangle. You may download map data or create a jpg map after choosing from different. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. These images are powerful both in scale and in imagery, showing both the light side and the dark side of our.
The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of. Observer you do not get the sense arthusbertrand is a man who gives up easily. Personal quotes 1 i think the only way to make people think is through emotions. Then acting as first director and coauthor, she continued her collaboration with mr yann arthusbertrand on the documentary film human managing the editorial team and making herself. Catalonia from above is a film by yann arthusbertrand in association with tourism of catalonia. He gained a whole new perspective on the beauty of the world, and from that time on, he has spent his life traveling around the world taking aerial photographs. In 2011, the brand announced its partnership with goodplanet foundation, an organization founded by yann arthusbertrand, with a global reputation for its unflinching dedication to the promotion of sustainable development. And this pocket of sunlight freed humans from their toil on the land. Today i want to share what ive sensed throughout theses journeys. The series draws record audience shares in japan, london and france. Based in new york city with an office in san francisco, picture earth is responsible for all aspects. His sister catherine is one of his closest collaborators. Yann arthusbertrand is perhaps the best known aerial photographer on the planet. Throughout this video, yann arthusbertrand offers us a journey of the catalan geography.
Created by worldfamous photographer yann arthusbertrand, every stunning aerial photograph tells a story about our changing planet. Bertrand is both an artist and an environmentalist. To illustrate the force of mankinds impact, imgages of sprawling urban housing, massive parking lots, and farmers spraying crops juxtapose with hypnotic images of the earths ancient. Its simultaneous worldwide release is scheduled for june 5th, 2009 world environment day. Photographer yann arthusbertrand will bring his work back to the united states to new york city for the first time. A selection of photos from the worlds premier aerial photographer yann arthusbertrand. In 2009, she became editorinchief of the series of documentaries earth from above. The result of a fiveyear airborne odyssey across five continents and sixty countries, the earth from the air is the bestselling and most popular book of aerial photography ever published.
It was in the late 70s, in kenya, while studying with his wife anne the every day life of a pride of lions that, that he truly became a photographer. Hosted by yann arthusbertrand, the film made for television is a stunning portrait of our planet. He is especially well known for his book earth from above 1999 and his films home 2009 and human 2015. Yann arthusbertrand, the world famous photographer, is renowned for his aerial photography. His best soundtracks for the first time on a double cd. This updated edition of the internationally acclaimed original features an updated text and over 100 breathtaking new photographs. Yann arthusbertrand was born on march, 1946 in paris, france.
He has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide of his seminal photo essay earth from above, a decadespanning attempt to photograph all the vistas of the planet from the sky, whether by helicopter, hot air balloon, or anything else that flies. Earth from above, a 4episode, 8hour tv series then launched in 2007 and renewed for 2008, prompting arthusbertrand to begin filming of home, a documentarystyle feature film about the state of our planet and challenges facing us to protect it. Kenya 1980, animal farms, the french, earth from above, dogs, horses, tarmac. Planet ocean by yann arthusbertrand,michael pitiot 2012 films. You will probably find yourself watching the documentary with an open mouth if you actually make the effort of. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet. Earth from above by yann arthusbertrand photographer yann arthusbertrand will bring his earth from above exhibit to new york city next spring, and theres a strong environmental angle to it. To help us understand the more than 150 breathtaking satellite photographs in earth from space, yann arthusbertrand, an aerial photographer and devoted environmental activist, discusses the impact of deforestation, urban sprawl, intensive farming, ocean. After his the earth from the air exhibition yann arthus bertrand with organizations good planet and.
Inspired by the bestselling book and exhibition that drew over 60 million people, earth from above, is a magical tour of the worlds most beautiful natural landscapes shot in dazzling high definition. Hosted by worldfamous photographer yann arthusbertrand, this program features some of the most stunning aerial photography ever attempted. Awardwinning aerial photographer yann arthusbertrand and. It shows the diversity of life on earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Home a summary of the documentary tap dancing fingers. The earth from above born in 1946, yann arthusbertrand has always been fond of nature. The result of a fiveyear airborne odyssey across five continents and 60 countries, earth from above is the most revealing and spectacular portrait of our world ever created. Yann arthusbertrand was born in a renowned jewellers family founded by claude arthusbertrand and michelange marion.
Earth from above is the result of the aerial photographer yann arthusbertrands fiveyear airborne odyssey across six continents. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on earth. Home is a 2009 french documentary film by yann arthusbertrand. With oil began the era of humans who break free of the shackles of time. Home a film by yann arthusbertrand documentary movie. And in 50 years, in a single lifetime, the earth has been more radically changed than by all previous generation of humanity. Earth from above a collection of aerial photos from yann arthusbertrand. Yann arthusbertrand, goodplanet fundation president a hymn for the planet home is an ode to the planets beauty and its delicate harmony. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. He has also directed films about the impact of humans on the planet. In 2000, a french photographer, yann arthusbertrand, presented an exhibit and subsequently released a book of his aerial photos taken from around the world. It is because of this commitment that yann arthusbertrand was designated goodwill ambassador for the united.
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