2011 • 18' • French
Director(s): Sarah Carpentier • Producer(s): Grand Angle Productions • Coproducer(s): France Télévisions • Format(s): HD
We know about the big wild beasts of Africa… but Sarah Carpentier set out in search of the tiny beast… the Zambian wild bee, to be precise. After two days along tracks, she plunged into one of the largest tropical forests in the world and met the country’s traditional beekeepers. For two centuries the Lunda tribe has been setting hives in the trees, 50 feet above the ground and they produce honey that is incredibly pure. Today, this nectar is worth its weight in gold… the Lundas’ honey is purchased by an organic brand and marketed in Europe. A fresh perspective for one of the poorest tribes in Africa
