FRANCOPHONIE FESTIVAL | What Happened to the Bees
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Sunday 20 March 04:00 PM
Le théâtre , Alliance Française de Singapour
Director: Adriana Otero Puerto, Robin Canul Suárez
More info here.
This film showcases the fight of Mayan communities against global companies like Monsanto/Bayer for them to keep their beekeeping ancestral heritage.
After millions of bees suddenly died in the state of Campeche, Mexico, the Mayan beekeeping communities and their representatives decided to organize to find the cause and confront the authorities and the transnational company Monsanto, who have put their subsistence in danger by the sowing transgenic soy in their territory.
This movie is preceded by a short animated film titled The Cosmic Twins, by Alejandro Voorduin. The short film tells the story of the brothers Hun and Vucub Hunahpú, who shake the universe playing ball. The theme of Cosmic Twins is based on one of the passages of the Popol Vuh that delves into the emergence of the world and the creation of man.
1h 34m
In Spanish with English Subtitles
Mexico, 2019
Documentary
About Neill Gautier - Drums
Neill Gautier is a performer, teacher and composer driven by a passion for spontaneous composition. The founder of Neill’s Jazz Lab, he is an award-winning drummer and instructor with over 20 years of teaching and performance experience. Through his travels, he has explored diverse styles from jazz and funk to Afro-Cuban and electronic music. In Belgium, he delved into contemporary jazz, while in Cameroon, he immersed in traditional African music. These experiences enriched his artistry, allowing him to blend influences and transcend genres.
About Faizal - Guzheng
An avid world music lover, Mohamed Faizal is Singapore’s only Malay to master the art of playing the Guzheng. He has been playing the Guzheng since he was 19 years old, getting his education from Nanyang Polytechnic. He has been performing locally and overseas interpreting music from various genres and ethnicities and he has been well received. Last year, in 2025, he was invited to speak at TEDx Global and also perform in President's Challenge Night.
About People Of Wine
People of Wine was created in 2024 by Geraldine Bablot, a French national living in Singapore since 2010. Over the years, Geraldine has celebrated artisanal wines and uncovered the stories behind the winemakers. People of Wine is her dream realized.
The mission of People of Wine is to spotlight winemakers and growers who pour heart and soul into every bottle. Each wine reflects authenticity, craft, and character. The goal: helping customers discover bottles that spark connection.
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