Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel, director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists, and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, biodynamic beekeeper Gunther Hauk, and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

82 minutes
English closed captioning
Subtitle options: German
Licensed for home viewing, non-theatrical use only

Reviews:

"Inspiring, humbling, thought provoking, entertaining, and beautifully shot, this film does much more than introduce the current crisis faced by the bees. A call for cultural renewal, for a holistic and compassionate understanding of these amazing creatures." (Rebecca Briggs, Biodynamics)

"A creative exploration of the global honeybee crisis replete with remarkable nature cinematography, some eccentric characters and yet another powerful argument for organic, sustainable agriculture in balance with nature." (Alissa Simon, Variety)

"Must-see film... Likely the most important documentary of the year." (Current)

"Rich, Elegant, Edifying. One of the most beautifully filmed documentaries that I’ve ever seen." (Hollywood Report Card)

"A remarkable documentary that’s also one of the most beautiful nature films I’ve seen." (Roger Ebert)

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