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In Crying Glacier, sound artist Ludwig Berger embarks on a poignant journey to the Morteratsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps, where he captures the profound sounds of a glacier in distress. As the glacier melts, its creaking, cracking, and rippling noises become an auditory testament to its impermanence. Berger's visits to this majestic yet endangered ice formation are driven by a desire to document these fleeting sounds, which may soon vanish forever. Through this intimate exploration, the film highlights the critical importance of listening to our environment and recognizing the subtle, often overlooked indicators of ecological change. Crying Glacier serves as both an artistic endeavour and a sobering reminder of the impacts of climate change, using sound to bridge the gap between nature’s fragile beauty and the urgent need for environmental awareness.
- Year2023
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryGermany, Switzerland
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreCo-Existence
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, German
- Social Media
- DirectorLutz Stautner, Philipp Becker
- ProducerPhilipp Becker
- CastLudwig Berger
- CinematographerLutz Stautner, Philipp Becker
- EditorLutz Stautner
- MusicLudwig Berger
In Crying Glacier, sound artist Ludwig Berger embarks on a poignant journey to the Morteratsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps, where he captures the profound sounds of a glacier in distress. As the glacier melts, its creaking, cracking, and rippling noises become an auditory testament to its impermanence. Berger's visits to this majestic yet endangered ice formation are driven by a desire to document these fleeting sounds, which may soon vanish forever. Through this intimate exploration, the film highlights the critical importance of listening to our environment and recognizing the subtle, often overlooked indicators of ecological change. Crying Glacier serves as both an artistic endeavour and a sobering reminder of the impacts of climate change, using sound to bridge the gap between nature’s fragile beauty and the urgent need for environmental awareness.
- Year2023
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryGermany, Switzerland
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreCo-Existence
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, German
- Social Media
- DirectorLutz Stautner, Philipp Becker
- ProducerPhilipp Becker
- CastLudwig Berger
- CinematographerLutz Stautner, Philipp Becker
- EditorLutz Stautner
- MusicLudwig Berger