Seed Warriors (2010)

In the remote Norwegian town of Longyearbyen, just 1000 kilometres from the North Pole, politicians from around the world came to celebrate the opening of the world’s first global seed bank. After years of difficult negotiations and searching for the right spot, this was deemed to be the safest place on earth. Eventually, 4,5 million seed samples will be stored in this »Doomsday Vault« and ensure the continued existence of biodiversity. But is the dream of global food security achievable? By 2050 temperatures worldwide are expected to rise by at least 2 degrees. This will result in a 30 per cent drop in production of food crops. By this time global food demand will have doubled. How will we feed the world? In SEED WARRIORS we hear from the scientists behind this ambitious project and examine the reality of the fight against hunger.

Director: Mirjam von Arx, Katharina von Flotow
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Production: ican films
Country: Switzerland, Kenya, Norway, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch, Kiswahili
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seed Warriors about?
In the remote Norwegian town of Longyearbyen, just 1000 kilometres from the North Pole, politicians from around the world came to celebrate the opening of the world’s first global seed bank. After years of difficult negotiations and searching for the right spot, this was deemed to be the safest place on earth. Eventually, 4,5 million seed samples will be stored in this »Doomsday Vault« and ensure the continued existence of biodiversity. But is the dream of global food security achievable? By 2050 temperatures worldwide are expected to rise by at least 2 degrees. This will result in a 30 per cent drop in production of food crops. By this time global food demand will have doubled. How will we feed the world? In SEED WARRIORS we hear from the scientists behind this ambitious project and examine the reality of the fight against hunger.
Who directed Seed Warriors?
Seed Warriors was directed by Mirjam von Arx, Katharina von Flotow.
How long is Seed Warriors?
Seed Warriors has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Seed Warriors?
Seed Warriors is a Documentary film.
Where was Seed Warriors produced?
Seed Warriors was produced in Switzerland, Kenya, Norway, United States of America.