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Life and Other Problems

(Livet og andre problemer)

Marius, a 2-year-old giraffe, was euthanised as his gene pool was surplus to further breeding needs. Not even protests, petitions or generous offers from Hollywood celebrities or other zoos could save him. The zoo management thought selling him would be immoral.

Through a collage of interviews, the film ponders over the value and meaning of life, both human and animal, as well as with regard to the entire planet. The featured scientists agree that life is essentially random, there is no higher principle. Animals evolve with no notion of a better future and the planet has no resolve to nurture life. These are simple laws of nature into which humans merely project their dreams and visions of progress and a better life. But might things be different?

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Basic information about the film

Title	Life and Other Problems
Original Title	Livet og andre problemer
Original Language	Danish, English, Japanese, Swedish
Subtitles	Czech, English
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Denmark, UK, Sweden
Length	98 min.
Tags	Nature, Possibilities of the Future, Europe
Director	Max Kestner
Sales	DR Sales Nanna Lykke nlyk@dr.dk

All screenings

03/16 19:45	Evald Národní 28, Praha 1			tickets
03/20 18:00	Prague Municipal Library – Large Hall Mariánské nám. 1, Praha 1			tickets

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