The Tidal Life of Krishna

English/17mins 40sec/2000
Producer: D. N. Reddy
Commissioned by: The Chief Conservator of Forests, Hyderabad

Subject Focus: Conservation of the endangered Mangroves of Krishna estuary

Summary: The film, ‘The Tidal Life of Krishna’ endeavors to bring out the importance of conserving the highly endangered and threatened mangrove forest eco-system. This film also highlights how the mangroves form nurseries and breeding ground for large number of fish and prawn species. The film brings out the role played by mangroves forests in sheltering the villages and human settlements along the coasts from the fury of nature like Cyclones, Tornadoes. It appeals to the people to join hands in protecting and preserving this highly fragile Eco-system which if destroyed can never be brought back.

Producer’s / Director’s Profile: Mr D.N. Reddy has been involved in documentary film making for quite sometimes now. He has also conducted workshops and training programs on Photography and filmmaking. Some of his films include A Journey Through Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, The Otter Land Coringa, An Insight Into Environment, The Pranahita amongst others.