As a prelude to the 5th edition of the Wild Oceans FilmFest (WOFF), which will be held at BIOPARC Aquarium in Gijón in November, the BIOPARC Valencia cinema will screen the acclaimed films that won awards in previous years. The four-session series, with two screenings in September and two in October, begins this Sunday, September 13, with the globally acclaimed film Sea of Shadows, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, about the vaquita marina, the critically endangered cetacean of which only 10 remain on the planet. Promoted by the BIOPARC Foundation to raise awareness about ocean conservation, this marine film festival has established itself as an international benchmark.
The purpose of BIOPARC, with the Foundation and the parks of Valencia, Fuengirola and the Gijón Aquarium It is about showcasing the beauty of nature to mobilize people towards its conservation. A common goal that encompasses everything from lush rainforests and extraordinary savannas to the vast oceans. Among the projects and activities developed by the BIOPARC Foundation, the artistic perspective is understood as a powerful way to evoke emotion. From this vision, BIOPARC was born. Wild Oceans FilmFest (WOFF), the international marine film festival which, since 2022, has turned the power of audiovisual media into a tool to raise awareness and promote commitment to ocean protection.
Wild Oceans FilmFest, the international marine film festival
For the fifth edition, for the first time, the model of success and quality of WOFF It will arrive at BIOPARC Valencia and BIOPARC Fuengirola, two cities with a strong maritime tradition, which will screen the four winning films from previous editions. As a warm-up for the festival that will be held in BIOPARC Gijón Aquarium from November 2nd to 7thA cycle has been prepared for the previous two months, with 2 sessions in September and 2 in October.
Screening of the acclaimed award-winning films at BIOPARC Valencia
This Sunday, September 13th at 18pmIt will be the first screening at BIOPARC Valencia, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio's stunning and award-winning production. Sea of Shadows, From National Geographic Documentary Films. Focusing on the vaquita marina, the most endangered marine mammal on the planet, with only 7 to 10 individuals remaining. Despite this, thanks to conservation and scientific efforts, there may be a glimmer of hope.
El Saturday 26 at 17:XNUMX a.m.., Soul of the Ocean, a benchmark for underwater recording, collects more than 10 years of incredible sequences of cooperation between species.
In the middle of the October long weekend, the Saturday 10 at 17:XNUMX a.m.It will be the turn of Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power Produced by CNN Films and with a very wide global reach, it connects scientific research, marine conservation and contemporary culture.
As a climax, the Sunday the 25th at 16pm., Ocean with David AttenboroughThe film, from National Geographic, has broken records in movie theaters and showing it at BIOPARC is our best tribute to the scientist and inspiring naturalist on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
All works are in Original version (English), with Spanish subtitlesDue to the limited capacity of the BIOPARC cinema, more information on how to attend will be available soon. More information about the screenings at BIOPARC Valencia.
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