Source: http://planetinfocus.org/festival/when-whales-weep
In protest of their illegal, yet allegedly scientific whaling practices in Antarctic waters, Greenpeace parks a giant whale carcass outside the Japanese Embassy in Berlin for all to see. Arriving unannounced, the presence of the whale captivates the citizens of Berlin and reaches millions of viewers around the world. A testament of how an environmental tragedy can be transformed into greater public awareness.
Martina Dase studied German Literature Studies & Media Sciences at Berlin’s Free University. In 1993 she began her film career directing documentaries for the broadcaster Sender Freies Berlin (SFB), for First German Television (ARD) and arte. She has filmed on location in Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Mali, Ghana, the U.S. and many European countries. Since 2005 Martina has worked as director of communications for Greenpeace Germany in Hamburg. She has witnessed the fall of the Berlin wall, the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of State in South Africa and a personal meeting with Muhammad Ali.
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