Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate in human history. Deep in the Gavarres, a mountain range from which one can observe the abandonment of the forest and the overexploitation of the Costa Brava, Aleix Monguillot cares for 14 donkeys of a breed that was on the brink of extinction.
Discarded by the relentless forces of capitalism, these animals, which were once crucial for Europe's economic development, are now his main allies in fire prevention.
As Catalonia endures the worst drought in its history, Aleix perseveres in his work with steady steps.
"At a Donkey's Pace" is a creative documentary by director
@m.i.g.u.e.l.i.t.o and is one of the projects selected for the
@Esodoceu 2024 programme, which concludes this week during the Inconvenient Films - Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Lithuania
@nepatoguskinas ).
It is a story that reflects on the struggle for survival in a context of permanent crisis through a relationship of love and care between species.
Thanks to Aleix (
@rucsdelesgavarres ) for his commitment and openness; to
@trinibuffo , who supports us in the production and filming of the project; and to
@jbminst , who supported us from the very beginning.
