A Dying World - Documenting the Ju/’hoansi Bushmen

There is a story that must be told. It is a story of a world left behind. Globalisation, the increased pressures of modernity; stress, anxiety, and the ever flowing river of technology that takes us further and further from nature. Our traditions, the soul of Gaia, our connection with mother nature is at risk. This documentary - a tour de force through the Kalahari Desert - will beautifully depict the ingenious Ju/’hoansi’s dying tribe, so we may learn fro… Show more

The next chapter...
This is a fight that we are all a part of. If, like us, you feel like your connection to the world around you, to reality and to authenticity is being stripped away, here is a chance to take a step in the right direction. This is a real battle, which ends in real change, a real voice and real education, for the future of the Ju/’hoansi and ourselves.

It’s 2019, the next chapter of this tale begins. We will follow David’s as he begins his… Show more

You can turn the page...
By learning from the fading values of the Bushmen, we can save our own futures from ultimate digitalisation. As the technological revolution grows click by click, we must also strengthen our own connection to the natural world, lest we lose touch. We must use the power of technology for good, to forge those links once more, and donating through platforms like this.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which
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Costs
Goal: 16,242.00€
As the technological revolution grows click by click, we must also strengthen our own connection to the natural world. With that in mind, some of the most state-of-the-art photographic technology will help us document the delicate yet dramatic Ju/'hoan culture as it falls to globalisation and modernity in the Kalahari. The costs of this project cover not only the equipment, but also the fuel for both the machines and people behind the … Show more

Grande Maison
Grande Maison
Grande Maison is the world’s disruptive production house. A home for the rebels, the renegades, the bright sparks and the enigmas. Wielding the weapons of a powerful agency and education hub, Grande Maison believes that great art can change lives, but disruptive art can change the world. We are creating a collaborative dialogue which invites artists, designers and craftsmen to reflect their culture as well as sharing the common as… Show more