SYNOPSIS
We are in one of the vast forests of the Canadian West Coast. A rugged forest, hidden beyond dozens of valleys and fjords, seemingly sheltered from all humanity. Nevertheless, the sound of a saw echoes through the mountains. It is here that nature, man, and machines begin their industrial waltz. Silvicola introduces a gallery of captivating characters to tell the story, in small touches, of powerful nature and the rampant commodification of a scarce natural resource. From their authentic and poetic voices emerge several lines of thought.
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DIRECTOR
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Jean-Philippe Marquis
SEE COMPLETE PROFILEJean-Philippe Marquis holds degrees in journalism from Concordia University and anthropology from Université de Montréal. He is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director of photography based in British Columbia. Jean-Philippe has twelve years of cinematography experience on documentaries and television series. His work as a director is often non-linear, contemplative and explores themes of contested geographies and resource extraction.
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