The Bark Beetle of Šumava (2018)

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In the National Park of Šumava, in the south of Czech Republic, an invasive species of insect, the bark beetle, is eating the wood of the spruce tree, causing serious damage to the forest since the early 2000s. The forest, already weakened by the intensive spruce monoculture that was going on in Šumava during decades, couldn’t resist to the invasion of beetle. The extent of the destructions leads in 2011 to a large political controversy opposing the administration of the park to some environmental NGOs – two conception of the relation between man and nature were facing eachother. Meanwhile, the beetle gather his strenght and fight for his survival…

Director: Dimitri Martin Genaudeau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Editing: Dimitris Polyzos, Dimitri Martin Genaudeau
Production: FAMU
Country: Czech Republic, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bark Beetle of Šumava about?
In the National Park of Šumava, in the south of Czech Republic, an invasive species of insect, the bark beetle, is eating the wood of the spruce tree, causing serious damage to the forest since the early 2000s. The forest, already weakened by the intensive spruce monoculture that was going on in Šumava during decades, couldn’t resist to the invasion of beetle. The extent of the destructions leads in 2011 to a large political controversy opposing the administration of the park to some environmental NGOs – two conception of the relation between man and nature were facing eachother. Meanwhile, the beetle gather his strenght and fight for his survival…
Who directed The Bark Beetle of Šumava?
The Bark Beetle of Šumava was directed by Dimitri Martin Genaudeau.
Who stars in The Bark Beetle of Šumava?
The Bark Beetle of Šumava stars Arnold Pasquier.
How long is The Bark Beetle of Šumava?
The Bark Beetle of Šumava has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Bark Beetle of Šumava?
The Bark Beetle of Šumava is a Documentary film.
Where was The Bark Beetle of Šumava produced?
The Bark Beetle of Šumava was produced in Czech Republic, France.