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אחד החידושים הגדולים ביותר של המין האנושי היה יצירת רישום, ואיתו הגיע תיעוד של היסטוריה עבור הדורות הבאים ללמוד ממנו. But what if civilization could see human history through the lens of something that lived through it, like a tree. The immersive and spectacular short film, The Atomic Tree, tries to do just that. It tells the story of the 400 year old bonsai tree that survived the nuclear blast at Hiroshima. The film takes us on a journey from the tree’s origins in the ancient cedar forests of Japan to the Buddhist temples, finally ending with its home in Hiroshima tended with familial tradition and care. Throughout this process, viewers are shown the unbelievable life this tree lived, and the care that went into its life. The tree is a representation of the familial strings that never truly die, as well as the deep bond and respect humans have with nature.
From directors Adam Loften and Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, The Atomic Tree was curated for Planet Classroom Network by the Global Oneness Project. The two directors blend a beautiful story with great cinematography to help deliver their story of the bonsai tree’s life. The film’s visually stimulating effects make it feel like the viewer is being taken back in time, and the messages are firmly delivered, making an impactful statement.
This short film has strong directing and storytelling, making it a very enjoyable watch that will make most viewers think about it long after they’ve finished screening it. Imagine the stories this tree could tell if it could communicate, but even without that, it serves as a living testament to humankind and our relationship with the world around us. I think this is a fantastic film for the audiences at Planet Classroom, so I highly recommend it. אני נותן את הסרט הזה 5 מתוך 5 כוכבים.
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