A documentary film about the redemption of an Assamese poacher and another about water conservation in Cherrapunji are among the winners of the annual TVe Global Sustainability Film Awards (GSFA).
Bad Blood, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Naman Govil, won the Greener Living Award on Tuesday at a ceremony in London. The film tells the story of a reformed rhinoceros poacher who has dedicated his life to animal conservation.
The second Indian winner, Water for Life by Green Hub received the Trustee Choice Award for its powerful message of water preservation.
“We had more than 70 films from 20 countries this year. The quality of the films participating in these awards is a matter of great satisfaction, as this indicates the success we have had in getting more organisations and individuals to actively engage in the conversation on global sustainability over the last 11 years,” said Surina Narula, Indian-origin philanthropist and founder of the awards.
In keeping with the theme of freedom, this year’s Founder’s Award went to two films depicting the fight for rights: Call Jane, a feature film about abortion rights in the United States, and The Territory, a documentary set in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest directed by Alex Pritz.
“As a founder of these awards, one principle that is closest to my heart is freedom,” said Narula.
“The films we judged and awarded were undoubtedly inspiring but also told fascinating stories that reflect both the threats, and importantly the solutions, to climate change and the loss of animal and plant life up to how to build sustainable livelihoods,” said Nick Nuttal, chair of the jury for the TVe GSFA 2022.