A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
December 1, 2022
Original Title:
Desire Lines
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 8
Through distant observation of people walking on desire lines, a filmmaker notices a pattern in peoples tendency to cut corners, and reflects on what this might mean for the future of our planet. Desire Lines are the official name given to the unofficial paths created as a consequence of erosion by human or animal footfall. These paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated route between an origin and destination. What do desire lines say about human nature and our attitude towards the changing climate? Are we doomed to always take the path of least resistance? Or can we still be saved by collectively forging a new path together?
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