In a game of chess, even in a scenario of difficulties, "zugzwang" means the compulsory move: it's your turn to play. The film Zugzwang is a documentary on climate change produced by the Brazilian film director Duto Sperry including interviews with Brazilian and international climate leaders.

Zugzwang illustrates the potential energy supply inherent in biomass (defined as all living beings of vegetal and animal origin, and the byproducts derived from their metabolism). This broad topic is addressed by traversing several regions of Brazil and the world, illustrating the possibilities that various ecosystems and thier related productive activities may offer.

This event is part of the international launch of Zugzwang. During the event, we will show the 50 minute film, and engage in a dialogue with the director and several of the leaders who participate in the film. Invited speakers include: Thomas Lovejoy, Vandana Shiva, Carlos Nobre, Antonio Nobre, Warwick Manfrinto, Flavio Gazanni, Antonio Viola.

About the Director


Duto Sperry worked as a director for more than 15 years in the publicity business before turning to documentary filmaking in 1999 with "Retrato do Brasil", a series of 16 episodes about the history of Brazil. Since then he has directed more than 6 documentary films on a variety of Brazilian and Latin American Social issues.

Time & Location


The event will be held Friday, December 11 2009 from 5 to 8pm at the LiteraturHaus Møllegade 7, 2200 København N.

This event is free.

Survival Academy
This event is part of the Survival Academy. The Survival Academy runs from 8-17 of December during the COP15 climate negotiations in Copenhagen, and explores the human dimension of climate change: What are the ways in which we can share responsibility as citizens, consumers, community members, organisation members, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, and leaders? What if I were the solution? The Academy includes a series of learning events including sessions on sustainability strategy, community organising, scenario development, sustainable living, strategies for climate adaptation, and climate leadership. To see the full programme, visit www.survivalacademy.org.

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