It's a strange new world of supermarket shortages, self-isolation and lockdown. Many of the things we took for granted have been thrown into disarray. But amid this bewildering loss of normality, seeds still germinate, leaves unfurl, flowers blossom, fruit grows.

In these unsettling times, nature provides a quiet, reassuring continuity. When we observe our seeds growing and maturing from flower to seed, this process deepens our connection with the cycles and seasons of nature. It helps to quiet mind and create a new understanding of life.

As Audrey Hepburn said: 'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.’

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This film features Joe Dyantyi, Edward Gaybba, Cathy Winter and Joshua Miles.
Filmed in South Africa.

Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of passionate filmmakers (Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.

Equipment used - mix of Sony FS7 and Sony A7S

Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Up Hill - by Ian Post
Laniakea - by Yehezkel Raz
Eugenia - by Rew
Everything We Hoped For - By Be Still The Earth
Between Trees And Me - by Beneath The Mountain
Dawn - by Yehezkel Raz

A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova

Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey