pictures from scouting in summer 2024
Flowers of the Glacier
2025, in production
short documentary film
Flowers of the Glacier is an ecological and poetic documentary that delves into the challenges posed by global warming, highlighting the resilience of both plants that adapt to the rapidly changing landscape and the scientists who study it.
Located near Sweden's highest peak, the Tarfala research station hosts scientists from around the world for a few months every year to study this unique arctic environment. When, while cleaning the station, director Nina finds a long-forgotten herbarium compiled by Adélaïde Stork in the 1960s, she is astonished by the well-preserved collection of dried flowers. Seeing the object's scientific value in relation to melting glaciers, she assembles a team of botanists to visit the station and repeat the same research more than 60 years later.
Through the efforts of three generations of female scientists, the film weaves together past and present, showcasing how intergenerational knowledge can spark hope and inspire action. It underscores the importance of empathy and collaborative practices, revealing how personal narratives can enhance and deepen scientific understanding.