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Broken Wings

Wings of Sorrow: The Untold Truth of Illegal Bird Poaching

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Broken Wings is a powerful documentary music film that sheds light on the hidden crisis of bird poaching in Southeast Asia. Directed by Jorik Dozy and Sil van der Woerd, the film follows the harrowing journey of tropical birds as they are captured from the wild, transported across borders, and ultimately sold into the illegal pet trade. The documentary uncovers the alarming rate at which forests are being depleted, threatening over 1,500 bird species with extinction. Despite the gravity of this crisis, the issue remains largely underreported. Through stunning cinematography by Nicholas Chin and a haunting musical score by Ludovico Einaudi, "Broken Wings" immerses viewers in the plight of these birds, emphasizing the destructive consequences of this illicit trade.

The film not only documents the shocking realities of bird poaching but also serves as a call to action, encouraging global audiences to understand the ecological and ethical impacts of the pet trade. It presents the crisis through a deeply emotional lens, highlighting the suffering of the birds and the destruction of their ecosystems. Broken Wings captures the complex web of this issue, revealing the human, environmental, and animal costs, while calling for urgent action to halt this devastating practice.

06:00 | 2023

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About the Movie

Short Documentary

Music by: Ludovico Enauldi

Produced by: Waterbear

Studio: Studio Birthplace

2023

PG

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The Impact and Crisis - Bird Poaching in Southeast Asia

The impact of bird poaching in Southeast Asia is staggering. Each year, millions of wild birds are captured from their natural habitats, subjected to inhumane conditions, and trafficked through illegal networks to supply the global pet trade. This crisis, fueled by high demand for exotic birds as pets, is causing the destruction of entire ecosystems and threatening the survival of numerous species. With over 49% of bird species in decline and one in eight at risk of extinction, the trade is pushing biodiversity to the brink. "Broken Wings" reveals the horrifying scale of this issue, following the journey of these birds from the wild to their fate in cages. The film highlights the urgent need for awareness, education, and stronger conservation efforts to protect these species from the devastating effects of poaching and trafficking.
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