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Baobabs between sky and earth

15/02/2011 - Article

The DVD of this documentary is now on sale.

The documentary Baobabs between sky and earth - When satellites observe Adansonia grandidieri shows how satellite images can be used to find out more about these trees and the biodiversity of the main island in Madagascar.

It is available in three languages : French, Malagasy and English.

Watch the trailer:

It is accompanied by three educational documents , in French:

  • le baobab, un arbre utile;
  • les baobabs dans le monde;
  • à la recherche des baobabs.

The film was awarded a silver trophy at the CinéScience 2010 Festival in Réunion.

Baobabs between sky and earth
When satellites observe Adansonia grandidieri
Director: Stéphane Corduant (Mada-Movie, Antananarivo)
Production: CIRAD, 34 min, 2010
Scientific advisers: Cyrille Cornu, Pascal Danthu (CIRAD)

Price

€ 45 inc. VAT* [institution/organization]
€ 10 exc. VAT* [individuals]
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