Queen of the Sun
The eagerly anticipated new work from eco-conscious director Taggart Siegel celebrates bees from a perspective of reverence and renewal. Queen of the Sun creatively explores the global honeybee crisis as a catalyst for change. Bees are a barometer of the health of the world, and with the current Colony Collapse Disorder, the buzzing insects are in a state of emergency. The bond between humans and bees, once a sacred partnership, has become a profit-driven exploitation. Queen of the Sun highlights unsung heroes from past and present who are dedicated to the survival of bees: from poets and philosophers to scientists and shamans, from political activists to biodynamic beekeepers. A central presence is Rudolf Steiner, the spiritual scientist who founded biodynamic agriculture and Waldorf education. In 1923, he predicted that the continued practice of artificial queen bee-breeding would bring about the demise of the honeybee. Now, pesticides, herbicides, and genetically engineered plants exacerbate the problem, and the current bee crisis confirms Steiner's dire predictions. On a pilgrimage across continents and centuries, the unusual characters in Siegel’s fascinating documentary propose solutions for regeneration that lie in a renewal of agriculture and a culture that is in balance with nature.
Director Taggart Siegel is scheduled to attend
Sponsor:
Adobe Youth Voices
Cast & Crew
Director: Taggart Siegel
Producer: Taggart Siegel, Jon Betz
Cinematographer: Taggart Siegel
Music: Jami Sieber
Principal Cast: Featuring: Michael Pollan, Vandana Shiva, Gunther Hauk
Filmography: The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2005); Shadow of the Pepper Tree (1995); Wild Blue Moon (1992); Blue Collar & Buddha (1986)
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Madame Nghiem, May 23, 2010
By Knghiem
“I enjoyed this film. It was educational and had some funny light moments as well.
Worth a watch. Definitely made me think about the importance of trying to eat organic, and to eat raw. ”
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Charismatic people and their attitudes towards bees, May 23, 2010
By Rossmcd
“Many of the beekepers interviewed in this film were very charming and charismatic, and radiated their love for bees. The scientists who were interviewed were a mixed bag - one entomologist was insightful and clearly knew her stuff, while others tended to recite hippie-esque platitudes without”
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Very informative, May 24, 2010
By secrettem
“I found the movie to be very informative. This message about the importance of bees needs to get out to more people. People need to stop using pesticides. I will never purchase honey from a grocery store again, even if it's organic as I think bees are killed in the process. Better to purchase”
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