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A film documenting the creation of the “largest rainforest in captivity” will screen at the Warkworth Town Hall on Sunday, October 27.
Eden: The Complete Inside Story is the work of West Auckland filmmaker Robin Kewell and documents the creation of The Eden Project – the world’s largest greenhouses in Cornwall, England.
The futuristic greenhouses were built on the site of a giant clay pit and consist of several interlinked domes that house thousands of plant species.
The popular visitor attraction is designed to demonstrate the importance of plants to people and promote their sustainable use.
It has been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World and as a “garden of global significance”.
Eden: The Complete Inside Story documents the seven years from the time when the project was just an idea in founder Tim Smit’s head, through to its completion and opening to the public.
During the filming, Robin was given access to every aspect of the project and complete freedom in the final editing.
“This is as close as you will get to the inside story, and you will be inspired by the fact that such a small team of people with a big idea managed to make their dream a reality,” he says.
Robin says with the proposed building of an Eden for the red-zoned earthquake affected area in Christchurch, the film has great relevance to New Zealanders – whether they be a conservationist, horticulturalist, scientist, architect or engineer.
The 3-hour film screening will include a Q&A session with Robin and refreshments.
Doors open at 1pm and the film starts at 1.30pm. Tickets are Adults $14, Senior/student $12, under 14 $7. Tickets from eventfinda.co.nz and on the door.
Ticket Giveaway
Mahurangi Matters has a double pass to giveaway to see Eden: The Complete Inside Story. To go in the draw, email editor@localmatters.co.nz with your full contact details. Put “Eden” in the subject line. Competition closes on October 14.
