RED GOLD, THE

"...the symbolism couldn't be more lovely: The brutality of land mines quelled by a humble flower" - New York Times

A group of young Danes has invented an extraordinary plant, which can detect landmines.

In a laboratory in Denmark, the young scientist, Carsten, and his assistant, Anders, has succeeded in making a plant change colour from green to red whenever it gets in contact with explosives. If they can make the plant work in a real minefield somewhere in the world, they will be holding an invention, which can safe millions of lives.

Carsten and Anders go to Angola to test the controversial, gene modified plant in real nature. They are being accompanied by a British mine expert who will make a report on their tests. But from day one it becomes clear, that the established mine detection industry isn’t likely to adapt new inventions. A psychological drama takes it’s beginning in the middle of Angola’s heating sun.

1 March is the Anniversary of the International Mine Ban Treaty of 1999. Here is THE documentary to mark the day.

Release year:

2004

Director:

Signe Mølgaard

Running length:

59 minutes

Production company:

Bastard Film

 

Categories:

• Wildlife, Science & Environment