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In the heart of the Swiss Glaciers

Shaped by mother nature over millennia, glaciers are essential for biodiversity, climate and represent an immense freshwater resource. Seriously threatened by climate change, they are now the subject of study by many scientists around the world, especially in Switzerland where the Alps are full of them. This short documentary follows geoscientists as they use ground penetrating radar to image the internal structure of the Tsanfleuron glacier, in the Glacier 3000 resort (Switzerland). This research project has global implications with regards to glacial water supply and to the dynamic evolution of glaciers under the influence of climate change.

  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Director
  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Writer
  • Lucas Vimpere
    Writer
  • Nicholas Farley
    Writer
  • Isabella Marchi Ciccodemarco
    Writer
  • SciencEscape
    Producer
  • Johanna Kalhold
    Key Cast
  • Bastiena Ruols
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    200 CHF
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Switzerland
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Earth Futures Festival 2022

    Official Selection
Director Biography - Giovan Peyrotty

Before launching his career as a filmmaker, Giovan spent seven years conducting geoscience research at the University of Geneva. His work took him across the globe, and it was through these field experiences that he found the inspiration to create SciencEscape. Deeply passionate about science education and communication, he firmly believes that documenting and sharing researchers’ journeys in the field is one of the most impactful ways to engage the public with scientific knowledge.

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