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New Documentary Features BaanGerda
Posted by Mike Thomas on 23rd November 2007
German filmmaker Detlev Neufert is currently putting the finishing touches to a short documentary about the children of BaanGerda. It’s a follow-up to the original film released in 2005, entitled “Heaven’s Meadow: The small wonders of Baan Gerda”. The film premiered at the COM.PASSION event for the 15th World AIDS Conference in Bangkok.
Film editor of the Bangkok Post, Kong Rithdee, wrote: “Heaven’s Meadow is a beautiful film, made with its heart at right place. It achieves a balance between hope and sorrow, and it should move a lot of people to contribute in the fight against HIV/AIDS. I think the straight forward documentary style suits the subject very well. The people featured in the film also represent the global effort and reflect the important fact that HIV is a problem of the human race.”
Neufert wanted to make an update to show the current situation in BaanGerda since the original film. The focus this time is on Ben, the oldest child at BaanGerda, and provides an emotional insight into his life and how he copes with being an HIV-infected orphan.
The editing and post-production should be finished within 2 weeks and then Neufert hopes to sell the documentary to worldwide TV stations. A DVD will also be available for purchase.
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November 24th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Can you tell me if the dvd will be available in shops or online?
November 25th, 2007 at 9:27 am
I hope this good for baan gerda. can I still see the first film anywhere?
December 17th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Sorry, for answering so late. We were fully booked with the new documentary and todays premiere.
DVD”s of “Heavens Meadow.” are available in german , thai and english language. We can send you The price is 17,90 Euros + shipping costs.
You can order at GTMA.DE@GMX.DE
Best wishes
Paleo