Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie
Documentary simple but oh so revealing about the human species, “The Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie” reveals the social and personal issues that guide this iconic Canadian. A true portrait in the best sense of the word.
David Suzuki does not need presentation. This is one of the scientists and environmentalists the most credible in Canada and worldwide. For many years, he wonders about the nature whose fate is closely tied to that of humans. Through his books or his television, Canadian seeks to educate its public about the state of the planet. It was during one of his popular lectures filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson has decided to be a documentary.
As the essay “An Inconvenient Truth” Al Gore is the fear of not offering something rhythmic and interesting to watch. Film a man talking can be lengthy, as charismatic as is someone like David Suzuki. Order to pique the curiosity of the viewer and thus enhance the reflection, do not hesitate to play ellipses time, which totally works here.
Suddenly a fiery speech gives way to archive black and white and a jump in time just after the Second World War, in a Canada that isolated his racist Asian population. In addition to reconnecting with her Japanese roots, the scientist unveils the cultures that cemented them as individuals, often revealing to tears his relationship with his parents and his childhood in Ontario.
These round trips between past and present performed cheerfully, over a flexible assembly and a achievement punctuated by discreet melodies effective (Bob Dylan, The Arcade Fire and the play “Angkor Wat” which also appears in “In the Mood for Love”) that do not avoid the cliche (“Get Together” by The Youngbloods). David Suzuki has the ability to properly disseminate its information and does it with sincerity and light touches of humor, recalling how his example television in the 1970s had much more content than today, where Clips 30 seconds of discussion have replaced those of several minutes.
The effort is fulfilling its dual mandate to provide guidance on the approach of his subject while revealing his heart. This dimension makes it more personal subject more necessary, trying to capture where are the breath and commitment among people who are able to inspire change. This bias for the man can make the last half hour a bit less exciting than the last time, but in the final straight, when it comes to the fate of the planet and the Grim Reaper who will soon be In turn, the interest comes at a gallop, like eyes which eventually get wet despite some didactic passages.
In the manner of a Hayao Miyazaki, David Suzuki looks like a wise old man who speaks of nature and human beings, turning away from the concept purely economic existence. Especially that its vision is enriched with images that take advantage of his words. A very nice document that will discover new angles.
