The Islands and the Whales

(Denmark, United Kingdom ) 2016 | 81 minutes | Mike Day | Faorese, Danish with English subtitles

In the remote Faroe Islands, inhabitants have hunted seabirds and pilot whales for millennia. Soaring aerial cinematography shows an isolated community, historically dependent upon and devoted to nature, losing connection with the natural world. Native sea birds are disappearing and a local doctor discovers something horrifying: the whales, being at the top of the ocean's food chain, are packed with toxins. The Islands and the Whales takes a stimulating sideways approach to a complex debate involving health, identity, community, and human and animal welfare issues.

"A cautionary tale of endless beauty and limited resources." –Megan Scanlon, New York;

"★★★★ " –Eye For Film

Emerging International Filmmaker Award – Hot Docs, 2016

Grand Jury Prize – DOCNYC

Tickets:

The Islands and the Whales is part of the Core Program:

Single tickets $15

Weekend Gourmet / Bouffe-4-Buffs passes $34

Each weekend pass includes:

Entry to any 2 screenings of the Core Series per weekend. (Does not include Saturday Matinee Series).

Coupon for popcorn at the Centre Wakefield La Pêche.

$10 off at local participating restaurants: Bistro Rutherford (819-459-2100); Chez Eric (819-459-3747); Kaffe 1870 (819-459-3943); M.J.M.D Pizza de Luigi Pizza (Chelsea: 819-827-2882 / Wakefield: 819-420-1845 or 819-420-1850); The Village House (819-459-1445); Wakefield Mill (819-459-1838).

Minimum $25 purchase. Valid anytime from February 4 to 26, 2017. Reservations recommended for dinner. Other restrictions may apply, check with restaurant.

Passes must be presented at the box office prior to entry, to receive your tickets for the screening. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to showtime.