In the remote landscapes of China, ecologist Amaël Borzée, driven by relentless passion, has dedicated five years of his life to understanding and preserving the legacy of the Chinese immaculate tree frogs, a once-thriving amphibian species now teetering on the brink of extinction.
For hundreds of nights, Amaël immersed himself alone in tranquil rice paddies, listening to the haunting calls of the treefrogs. Sadly, with each passing year, their enchanting chorus grows fainter and fainter.
This year, Amaël’s path crosses with Ningjing Wang, a local filmmaker whose love for frogs traces back to her childhood. United by a shared hope to save the immaculate treefrogs, they embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of rural China. Together, they uncover not only the secrets of this elusive species but also the mutual challenges confronting both the frogs and the agricultural communities.
In 'Immaculate', Amaël and Ningjing's quest becomes a beacon of hope, but can their joint efforts secure a future for this overlooked amphibian?
This is the first film to document the life history and survival challenges of the Chinese immaculate tree frogs, which has drawn significant conservation attention to this species in China.
- Year2024
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageChinese, English
- CountryChina, UK
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreOur Fellow Earthlings
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorNingjing Wang
- ProducerNingjing Wang
- Executive ProducerPeter Venn
- CinematographerNingjing Wang, Mairi Eyres, Qian Cui
- EditorNingjing Wang, Sirun Tang
- Production DesignKunrong Li, Qibai
- ComposerWeitao Hu
- MusicWeitao Hu
In the remote landscapes of China, ecologist Amaël Borzée, driven by relentless passion, has dedicated five years of his life to understanding and preserving the legacy of the Chinese immaculate tree frogs, a once-thriving amphibian species now teetering on the brink of extinction.
For hundreds of nights, Amaël immersed himself alone in tranquil rice paddies, listening to the haunting calls of the treefrogs. Sadly, with each passing year, their enchanting chorus grows fainter and fainter.
This year, Amaël’s path crosses with Ningjing Wang, a local filmmaker whose love for frogs traces back to her childhood. United by a shared hope to save the immaculate treefrogs, they embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of rural China. Together, they uncover not only the secrets of this elusive species but also the mutual challenges confronting both the frogs and the agricultural communities.
In 'Immaculate', Amaël and Ningjing's quest becomes a beacon of hope, but can their joint efforts secure a future for this overlooked amphibian?
This is the first film to document the life history and survival challenges of the Chinese immaculate tree frogs, which has drawn significant conservation attention to this species in China.
- Year2024
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageChinese, English
- CountryChina, UK
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreOur Fellow Earthlings
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorNingjing Wang
- ProducerNingjing Wang
- Executive ProducerPeter Venn
- CinematographerNingjing Wang, Mairi Eyres, Qian Cui
- EditorNingjing Wang, Sirun Tang
- Production DesignKunrong Li, Qibai
- ComposerWeitao Hu
- MusicWeitao Hu