Quebec Premiere

BAEA

In the stark winter landscape of Canada’s Pacific coast, a dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team treats bald eagles suffering from lead poisoning after ingesting hunters’ ammunition in animal remains. 

SYNOPSIS

Against the austere winter landscape of Canada's Pacific coast, a dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team treats bald eagles suffering from lead poisoning, after ingesting hunter ammunition found in animal remains. Recovery presents a difficult paradox: the clinical interventions required to purge the toxin are often just as physically grueling as the poisoning itself. Through long, uninterrupted takes and a sparse soundscape, the film offers a detailed glimpse into the rigorous science and specialized care needed to stabilize these majestic birds. By focusing on the quiet, daily realities of treatment, it addresses the broader implications of a toxic system that binds the eagle's fate to our own. A meditative exploration of resilient, yet fragile, wilderness.

Theme(s): , Environnement, Portrait

DETAILS

Director | , Terra Long
Year | , 2025
Country | , Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Duration | 19 minutes
Original language | , English
Subtitles | , English
Image | Terra Long
Sound | Kaija Siirala
Music | Micah Smith
Production | Heidi Fleisher, Mike Paterson

DIRECTOR

Photo

Terra Long

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

Terra Long is a filmmaker whose work explores the cultural and natural histories inscribed in landscape. A member of the Film Farm and F4A collectives, her films have screened at TIFF, CPH:DOX, and the Rotterdam Film Festival. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from York University.

CAREER

Dok Leipzig • Full Frame • Doc Ville • Hot Docs • DOXA

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1

20 July 2026 pm31 20h45

Parc des Faubourgs 

This film is included in screening Short film competition – Program #1