Denis Delestrac

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Denis Delestrac in 2005
Denis Delestrac
Born
Denis G. Delestrac

(1968-08-14) August 14, 1968 (age 55)
 France
OccupationFilm director
Websitehttp://www.denisdelestrac.com

Denis Delestrac is an award winning director and producer. He is best known for creating feature-length investigative documentaries. His films focus on the ecological, social, and political impacts of natural elements.

Sand Wars investigates the legal and illegal depletion of sea sand for construction, which leads to shore erosion. Freightened looks at the mechanics and perils of freight shipment. The Shadow of Gold exposes the exploitation of workers and the destruction of the environment behind gold mining. Pax Americana addresses the risks of putting nuclear weapons in Space. In Banking Nature, he looks at the growing movement to monetise the natural world, and to turn endangered species and threatened areas into instruments of profit.

Career

Denis Delestrac graduated from the 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, in the United States covering the South Central LA riots, the Waco siege and the 1992 presidential elections. In the last two decades, Delestrac has published in several North American and European publications like Le Monde.

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 luxury brands or events. In 2018, he directed Captain's Dream, about the first Art biennale in Antarctica founded by Alexander Ponomarev.

Private life

Delestrac resides in Barcelona and Paris.

Selected filmography

Film Year Position Description
The Shadow

of Gold

2018 Director, co-writer Two-parts documentary investigating the true cost of gold mining.
Captain's Dream 2018 Director, writer and 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.
Banking Nature 2014 Director, writer with Sandrine Feydel 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 and associate producer Sand Wars is a docu-thriller about the 2nd most consumed natural resource on the planet.
Pax Americana 2010 Director, writer and 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 Blue Nile and Nile from source to sea.
Adventure of the Nile 2005 Assistant director An adventure documentary with the first expedition to have succeeded in descending Africa's greatest river.
The Nomad Experience 2006 Assistant director A reflection about spirituality and human values.
Human Rights 2003 Scriptwriter How armed conflicts affect civilian communities and force displacement, with Amnesty International Secretary Gl Irene Khan.
The Face of the Human Condition 2003 Scriptwriter A portrait of legendary photographer Steve McCurry.
Recovering the Past 2003 Scriptwriter Heritage conservation in Africa's poorest country: Sudan. With father of modern archaeology Charles Bonnet.
The Nomad Spirit 2003 Scriptwriter How market economy has transformed the Mongolian society schemes.
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

  • 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 of the 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

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