Tijmen Berens

“НАДІЯ” - HOPE / COLLISIONS BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS

Series 1 - “НАДІЯ” - HOPE \"Hope\" (or \"Надія\" in Ukrainian) is a documentary series that captures a family forced to flee the war-torn country Ukraine, and the challenges they face in adapting to a new life in the Netherlands. At the center of the series is Svitlana, who on February 24th, 2022, fled her hometown of Kharkiv with her two daughters, Alina and Angelina. Despite the numerous difficulties the family encounters, they maintain an unwavering sense of patience and hope, and their story serves as a testament to their courage, strength, and resilience. Series 2 - COLLISIONS BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS \"Collisions Between Animals and Humans\" is a series exploring a complex relationship between wild animals and humans. The project is focusing primarily on instances where animals have been injured as a result of human ignorance. While the question of whether humans should intervene with wild animals remains a debated topic, this series presents the sobering reality that our actions may be the cause of animals\' injuries. Viewers are taken on a journey through the unfamiliar world of injured wild animals, where they witness the efforts of dedicated professionals to rehabilitate and reintegrate them back into their natural habitats. Through this series, we gain a better understanding of the importance of respecting and preserving the fragile balance between humans and the natural world.