SUNCINE, The International Environmental Film Festival, was born with the intention of being a pioneer and world reference festival of environmental cinema. And they have succeeded, there are already 30 editions through which thousands of films and documentaries from many countries have passed. SUNCINE is a multi-screen festival (in-person, online and television) whose main objective is to promote environmental audiovisuals to raise awareness and sensitize about the state of the environment, biodiversity and sustainability of the planet.
This festival is the only one that has a competitive section that does not accept productions older than one year before the year of the event, which places it at the forefront of festivals in this field. SUNCINE received in 2000 the Princes' Award, a European Community Award, granted by the European Environment Agency of the EC and the Princes' Award Foundation.
The 2023 edition of SUNCINE
SUNCINE celebrates its 30th anniversary with a world premiere: "Camí de Marina" by Carles Caparrós, which opens the Festival on November 2 at the Institut Français in Barcelona. Caparrós' film is a reflection on how we should manage the territory to build a sustainable country or, finally, collapse.
Eight documentaries competing for the Sol de Oro that address current environmental issues stand out. Oliver Stone 's "Nuclear Now" explores the controversy surrounding nuclear energy. "Zoophobia" is about Sandra, the last orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, considered a "non-human person". "Idjanga, the gorilla forest" focuses on Max Hurdebourcq 's fight for the conservation of gorillas and rainforests in Central Africa. "To the end" which features Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a new generation of climate leaders in the United States as one of the protagonists. " Breaking Social" analyzes kleptocracy and extractivism on a global level. " Inspire & Conte me" tells inspiring stories of entrepreneurs seeking a more sustainable and inclusive world. "Places of the soul" is a personal exploration of a woman in Antarctica and her past in Qatar. " Urak lawoi, The Brothers of the Sea" chronicles the struggle of a nomadic tribe in Thailand who finally find a place to settle on Koh Lipe and the Adang archipelago, thanks to their deep knowledge of the sea.
"For tomorrow," the Festival's closing documentary, directed by An Tran, with the premise that "anyone can shape the future," sheds light on the challenges. Five protagonists and innovators have had a profound impact on their communities and have dedicated themselves to making the world a better place. Filmed in Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Azerbaijan, Peru, India, Korea, the United States and Guinea during the pandemic, the film aptly demonstrates how innovation must be included to fight for sustainability around the world.
SUNCINE will reach all of Spain this year thanks to its multi-screen offer: its own SUNCINE APP platform and through Play RENFE; in addition, in Catalonia and Barcelona there will be special programming on Betevé and the new 3Cat platform. The on-site offer in Barcelona is extended to the cinemas of Calafell and Viladecans, making SUNCINE a Festival with 3 venues, each with its own identity and different programming.
A very special Golden Sun
The Golden Sun is the oldest environmental film award in the world and rewards the documentary feature film of the Official SUNCINE International Environmental Film Festival. Since its inception, SUNCINE has also awarded the Special Golden Sun to a person or entity in recognition of their important work in raising awareness, both from environmental activism and from the film industry.
In the 30th edition of SUNCINE, the Special Golden Sun will be awarded to Francisco Javier Vera Manzanares and Dr. Rebeca Atienza, two passionate defenders of life, conservation and sustainability on the planet. Francisco, founder of the Guardianes Environmental Movement and activist, represents a new generation committed to social and environmental change. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, and based in Spain, he joins young leaders from around the world in their common goal of ensuring a greener, healthier, more sustainable and safer future for all children. For her part, Dr. Rebeca Atienza, through the Jane Goodall Institute, is doing outstanding work in fostering and reintegrating chimpanzee offspring orphaned by poaching and logging in the Congo, perpetuating Dr. Goodall's legacy.
The SUNCINE sections
Official section
Documentaries produced in the last year of more than 50 minutes in length. Most of the documentaries are premieres in Spain. The films in this section compete for the "Golden Sun" and the winner gets a cash prize of $ 4000, plus a statuette, original and handcrafted work made with fine materials and recycled glass.
Miradas
Documentaries with a duration between 20 and 50 minutes, which aspire to the "Panda WWF" Award.
Monarca
Documentaries, fictions and animations, with a maximum duration of 20 minutes, competing for the "Monarca Award".
Ñ and MX
A window to showcase Spanish and Mexican audiovisual productions, both outstanding for their quality, themes and excellent production.
Reels
Micro short films created for social networks.
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