Anote’s Ark

Synopsis: What if your country was swallowed by the sea? The Pacific island nation of Kiribati is one of the most remote places on the planet, far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront an existential dilemma of our time: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise. President Anote Tong races to find options, from mass migration to building underwater cities, but many Kiribati are already seeking safe harbour overseas, leaving behind 4000 years of Kirabati culture.
Matthieu Kytz’s documentary captures the shifting dynamics of climate change while crafting a portrait of the Kiribati people that reveals their strength of character and grace as they confront the inevitable change they are facing head on.
Language: English (Canada)
Country: Canada
Year of production: 2018
Subjects: Environmental science
Keywords: Asia; climate change; Pacific Ocean; sea levels

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