With global food shortages on the horizon, forward-thinking chefs, environmentalists, and food scientists are turning toward an unexpected source of protein: insects.
Bugs
With global food shortages on the horizon, forward-thinking chefs, environmentalists, and food scientists are turning toward an unexpected source of protein: insects.
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SDWillems from
Don't expect a solution (which is actually good!)
This is the second documentary I've watched regarding the (re-)introduction bugs as food. Compared to "Bugs on the Menu", this film has a much more naturalistic feel to it. It also dares to look beyond the "eating bugs will save the world" catchphrase that is very present in Bugs on the Menu. The film moves fast and the main characters are very interesting to watch as they develop from passionate adventurers towards disillusioned Davids realizing Goliath has just gotten way too big. Don't expect any definite answers or a straight solution to the problem this film raises, but it does engage your mind for some critical thinking. (which is good!)
Date published: 2021-06-20
Overview
About
Danish filmmaker Andreas Johnsen is the director of the documentary BUGS. He has made documentaries on a wide variety of subjects, including art, music, abortion, and gastronomy. He had his feature length debut in 2004. His filmography includes:
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (Doc, 2013); Kidd Life (Doc, 2012); A Kind of Paradise (Doc, 2011); Murder (Doc, 2009); Natasja (Doc, 2008); Good Copy Bad Copy (Doc, 2007); Curtain Raising: Musicians in East Africa (Doc, 2006); Inside Outside (Doc, 2005); Mr. Catra: The Faithful (Doc, 2004)
01: Bugs
With global food shortages on the horizon, forward-thinking chefs, environmentalists, and food scientists are turning toward an unexpected source of protein: insects.
73 min
