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'''Denis Delestrac''' is a French director and producer |
'''Denis Delestrac''' is a French director and producer who is best known for creating feature-length investigative documentaries. His films focus on the ecological, social, and political impacts of natural resources. His film, Sand Wars, influenced the [[United Nations Environment Programme|United Nations Environmental Program]] to write a report on sand scarcity in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=United Nations Environmental Program |title=Sand and Sustainability: Finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources |url=https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/28163/SandSust.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y |website=UN Environment Programme |publisher=UN Environment Programme |accessdate=9 March 2020}}</ref> |
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He has won over 40 international prizes and became a member of the [[European Film Academy]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=The European Film Academy |title=Member Profiles |url=https://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/Presentation.presentation.0.html?&no_cache=1&uid=2168 |website=EFA |accessdate=9 March 2020}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Denis Delestrac graduated from the [[Toulouse 1 University Capitole|Toulouse Law School]] and obtained a Master in Journalism at the [[University of Dallas]]. He began working as a photojournalist, and later as a writer |
Denis Delestrac graduated from the [[Toulouse 1 University Capitole|Toulouse Law School]] and obtained a Master's degree in Journalism at the [[University of Dallas]]. He began working as a photojournalist, and later as a writer in the United States, where he covered the South Central [[LA riots]], the [[Waco siege]], and the [[1992 United States presidential election|1992 presidential elections]]. {{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} |
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Denis Delestrac made his debut in non-fiction filmmaking in 2001. In addition to his TV and theatrical non-fiction works, Delestrac directs [[branded content]] films for brands or events through his production company Intrepido Films. |
Denis Delestrac made his debut in non-fiction filmmaking in 2001. In addition to his TV and theatrical non-fiction works, Delestrac directs [[branded content]] films for brands or events through his production company Intrepido Films.[1] |
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== Private life == |
== Private life == |
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Delestrac resides |
Delestrac resides in [[Barcelona]]. |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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|''McCurry: The Pursuit of Color'' |
|''McCurry: The Pursuit of Color'' |
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|[[Documentary]] [[biopic]] about the photographer [[Steve McCurry]]<ref>Davide Abbatescianni: [https://variety.com/2021/film/spotlight/afm-doc-mccurry-1235104287/ ''AFM Doc ‘McCurry: The Pursuit of Color’ Explores the Art of Iconic Photographer''], Variety, 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.</ref> |
|[[Documentary]] [[biopic]] about the photographer [[Steve McCurry]]<ref>Davide Abbatescianni: [https://variety.com/2021/film/spotlight/afm-doc-mccurry-1235104287/ ''AFM Doc ‘McCurry: The Pursuit of Color’ Explores the Art of Iconic Photographer''], Variety, 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.</ref> |
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|''Captain's Dream'' |
|''Captain's Dream'' |
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|2018 |
|2018 |
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|Director, writer |
|Director, writer, producer |
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|The Russian artist and boat captain, [[Alexander Ponomarev]] creates the first [http://www.antarcticbiennale.com/ Biennale in Antarctica]. |
|The Russian artist and boat captain, [[Alexander Ponomarev]] creates the first [http://www.antarcticbiennale.com/ Biennale in Antarctica]. |
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| ''Freightened'' || 2016 || Director, writer|| An investigation which reveals the mechanics and perils of freight shipment industry. |
| ''Freightened'' || 2016 || Director, writer|| An investigation which reveals the mechanics and perils of freight shipment industry. |
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|''[[Banking Nature]]'' || 2014 || Director, writer |
|''[[Banking Nature]]'' || 2014 || Director, co-writer|| A documentary that looks at the growing movement to monetize the natural world and turning endangered species into instruments of profit. |
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| ''[[Sand Wars]]'' || 2013 || Director, writer |
| ''[[Sand Wars]]'' || 2013 || Director, writer, associate producer|| Sand Wars is a docu-thriller about the scarcity of sand due to mining the resource for making concrete. |
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| ''[[Pax Americana]]'' || 2010 || Director, writer |
| ''[[Pax Americana]]'' || 2010 || Director, writer, associate producer|| Pax Americana examines the origins and today's reality of the militarization of space. |
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| ''[[Mystery of the Nile]]'' || 2005 || Assistant director||[[IMAX]] film documenting the first successful expedition to navigate the entire length of the [[Nile]] from source to sea. |
| ''[[Mystery of the Nile]]'' || 2005 || Assistant director||[[IMAX]] film documenting the first successful expedition to navigate the entire length of the [[Nile]] from source to sea. |
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| ''Adventure of the Nile'' || 2005 || |
| ''Adventure of the Nile'' || 2005 || Director, writer|| A documentary film about the first expedition to have succeeded in descending the [[Nile]]. |
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| ''The Nomad Experience'' || 2006 |
| ''The Nomad Experience'' || 2006 |
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| ''Human Rights'' || 2003 || Scriptwriter|| A documentary film about how armed conflicts affect civilian communities and force displacement. |
| ''Human Rights'' || 2003 || Scriptwriter|| A documentary film about how armed conflicts affect civilian communities and force displacement. |
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* Winner – Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2015 |
* Winner – Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2015 |
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* Best Film – Green Me Film Festival 2015 |
* Best Film – Green Me Film Festival 2015 |
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* Winner - "Impact Prize" – [[FIGRA]] 2015 |
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* Best Environmental Film – Cayman International Film Festival 2015 |
* Best Environmental Film – Cayman International Film Festival 2015 |
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* Winner |
* Winner - Expo Milano Prize 2015 |
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* Best Full Length Documentary – 8th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest 2015 |
* Best Full Length Documentary – 8th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest 2015 |
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* Award of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences – Life Sciences Film Festival Prague |
* Award of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences – Life Sciences Film Festival Prague |
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* [http://www.denisdelestrac.com Official Website] |
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* {{IMDb name|2516950}} |
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*[http://captainsdream.com/ "Captain's Dream" Official Movie Site] |
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* [http://www.freightened.com "Freightened" Official Movie Site] |
* [http://www.freightened.com "Freightened" Official Movie Site] |
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* [http://www.sand-wars.com "Sand Wars" Official Movie Site] |
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* [http://www.pax-americana.com/ "Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space" Official Movie Site] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2LkJAAifz4 "Breaking the Set" interview by Abby Martin] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2LkJAAifz4 "Breaking the Set" interview by Abby Martin] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOXikTyZxPA TEDx Talk] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOXikTyZxPA TEDx Talk] |
Latest revision as of 22:02, 29 March 2024
Denis Delestrac | |
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Born | Denis Delestrac 14 August 1968 France |
Occupation | Film director |
Website | http://www.denisdelestrac.com |
Denis Delestrac is a French director and producer who is best known for creating feature-length investigative documentaries. His films focus on the ecological, social, and political impacts of natural resources. His film, Sand Wars, influenced the United Nations Environmental Program to write a report on sand scarcity in 2019.[1]
He has won over 40 international prizes and became a member of the European Film Academy in 2017.[2]
Career[edit]
Denis Delestrac graduated from the Toulouse Law School and obtained a Master's degree in Journalism at the University of Dallas. He began working as a photojournalist, and later as a writer in the United States, where he covered the South Central LA riots, the Waco siege, and the 1992 presidential elections. [citation needed]
Denis Delestrac made his debut in non-fiction filmmaking in 2001. In addition to his TV and theatrical non-fiction works, Delestrac directs branded content films for brands or events through his production company Intrepido Films.[1]
Private life[edit]
Delestrac resides in Barcelona.
Selected filmography[edit]
Film | Year | Position | Description |
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McCurry: The Pursuit of Color | 2021 | Director, writer, producer | Documentary biopic about the photographer Steve McCurry[3] |
The Shadow of Gold | 2018 | Director, co-writer | Two-part documentary investigating the social and environmental impact of gold mining. |
Captain's Dream | 2018 | Director, writer, producer | The Russian artist and boat captain, Alexander Ponomarev creates the first Biennale in Antarctica. |
Freightened | 2016 | Director, writer | An investigation which reveals the mechanics and perils of freight shipment industry. |
Banking Nature | 2014 | Director, co-writer | A documentary that looks at the growing movement to monetize the natural world and turning endangered species into instruments of profit. |
Sand Wars | 2013 | Director, writer, associate producer | Sand Wars is a docu-thriller about the scarcity of sand due to mining the resource for making concrete. |
Pax Americana | 2010 | Director, writer, associate producer | Pax Americana examines the origins and today's reality of the militarization of space. |
Mystery of the Nile | 2005 | Assistant director | IMAX film documenting the first successful expedition to navigate the entire length of the Nile from source to sea. |
Adventure of the Nile | 2005 | Director, writer | A documentary film about the first expedition to have succeeded in descending the Nile. |
The Nomad Experience | 2006 | Director | A documentary reflection about spirituality and human values. |
Human Rights | 2003 | Scriptwriter | A documentary film about how armed conflicts affect civilian communities and force displacement. |
The Face of the Human Condition | 2003 | Scriptwriter | A portrait of National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry. |
Recovering the Past | 2003 | Scriptwriter | A documentary film about heritage conservation in Sudan with contemporary archaeologist Charles Bonnet. |
The Nomad Spirit | 2003 | Scriptwriter | A look at how market economy has transformed the Mongolian society. |
The Mission to Educate | 2003 | Scriptwriter | The educative, healthcare and economic challenges faced by the Tuareg and Wodaabe tribes of the Ténéré Desert. |
Selected awards[edit]
- Best film – Inspiration Category – EKO Film 2013
- Gold Panda for Best Nature & Environment Protection Award – Sishuan TV Festival 2013
- Golden Sun – Barcelona Environmental Film Festival 2013
- Japan Prize NHK 2013 – 2nd Prize
- Greenpeace Prize – Festival du Film Vert 2014
- Best film – San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival 2014
- Finalist – Monte Carlo 33rd International URTI Grand Prix for Author's Documentary
- Rockie Award – Banff World Media Festival 2014
- Prix Gémeaux 2014
- Winner – Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2015
- Best Film – Green Me Film Festival 2015
- Winner - "Impact Prize" – FIGRA 2015
- Best Environmental Film – Cayman International Film Festival 2015
- Winner - Expo Milano Prize 2015
- Best Full Length Documentary – 8th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest 2015
- Award of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences – Life Sciences Film Festival Prague
- Grand Prize of the City of Innsbruck 2015
- Best International Feature Award – Planet in Focus – Toronto 2015
- Golden Sun – FICMA 2015
- Special Prize – "Emys Foundation" 2015
- Greenpeace Prize – Festival du Film vert de Genève 2016
- Best Film – Another Way Film Festival 2016
- Grands Prix – Ecrans Publics 2016
- Winner – Deauville Green Awards 2016
- Finalist – DIG Awards 2016
- Winner – Deauville Green Awards 2018
- Winner – 3rd place On Art Film Festival 2018
Professional affiliations[edit]
- Member of the European Film Academy
- Member of the International Federation of Journalists
- Founding member of The Barcelona International Documentary Club[4]
- Membre Sociétaire Stagiaire du collège audiovisuel de la Société Civile des Auteurs Multimédia
References[edit]
- ^ United Nations Environmental Program. "Sand and Sustainability: Finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources" (PDF). UN Environment Programme. UN Environment Programme. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ The European Film Academy. "Member Profiles". EFA. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ Davide Abbatescianni: AFM Doc ‘McCurry: The Pursuit of Color’ Explores the Art of Iconic Photographer, Variety, 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ The Barcelona Documentary Club. "Founding Members". Retrieved 9 March 2020.