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Antoine Tribotté's film "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence".

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Updated: Dec 10, 2024

This summer, filmmaker Antoine Tribotté visited Tromsø to highlight inspiring citizen science initiatives. As he unveils his 6-minute documentary on kittiwakes, we’re thrilled to introduce you to this talented creator!


Hello Antoine, can you briefly introduce yourself?

I am a cartographer on environmental themes, and a videographer for the arts and sciences and a director of first-person narratives.


Antoine Tribotté's portrait

As a film director, you work across artistic disciplines such as dance, theater, music, and cinema. How would you describe the unifying element in all your projects?

I seek to take a sensitive look at a world in motion. The arts, and dance in particular, allow me to summon a certain form of poetry that I try to share through my images. I then set myself in motion to collect these images, with a keen attention paid to the subject and to the present moment.


Screenshot of Antoine Tribotté's documentary "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence"

Screenshot of "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence" (Antoine Tribotté, 2024)


Science also captures your interest. Do you approach it differently than artistic disciplines?

Creating documentaries or scientific portraits feels deeply complementary to the artistic approach. Beyond sharing knowledge, I am very touched by the commitment of men and women to preserve nature. I want to highlight these initiatives to raise awareness and inspire action.


Screenshot of Antoine Tribotté's documentary "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence"

Screenshot of "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence" (Antoine Tribotté, 2024)


Let’s talk about your film on kittiwakes in Tromsø. What drew you to this project, and how does it differ from your other works?

The presence of kittiwakes in Tromsø challenges us to reflect on our relationship with the wild elements of our world. Are we capable of taking responsibility for this endangered species? Are we capable of making room in our cities for these birds seeking refuge?


During your stay in Tromsø, what surprised you the most?

What surprised me the most was feeling a lot of empathy towards these kittiwakes, in just a few days in Tromsø. Citizen science is a very powerful and effective tool to involve citizens and to promote coexistence.


Screenshot of Antoine Tribotté's documentary "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence"

Screenshot of "Kittiwakes: a symbol of coexistence" (Antoine Tribotté, 2024)


One last question: why do you think living with kittiwakes (an endangered species in Norway) is challenging?

In my opinion, the major difficulty is to go beyond our individual interests, to feel collectively concerned, as a species. Our human activities contribute to the degradation of fauna, flora and natural spaces. We must take our responsibilities. On the one hand, we must reduce our impact on the environment, and on the other hand, make room in our cities to promote coexistence between men and women and nature. While we have grown accustomed to an individualistic perspective, we must now shift our focus toward a more inclusive and systemic approach.


Visit Antoine Tribotté's website and watch his 6-minute documentary:



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