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The Economics of Happiness
"A must-see film for the future of the planet." Zac Goldsmith, Member of UK Parliament
ISEC's new documentary film about economic localization, a powerful strategy that can help heal our fractured world – our ecosystems, our societies, and our selves.
67 minutes DVD.
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Use this link to purchase the film with Dutch subtitles, or German, French, Spanish and English subtitles (currently only available in PAL format for use in Europe and Asia).
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Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh
“An extraordinary film.......compelling viewing.” - Times Educational Supplement
An award-winning film based on Helena Norberg-Hodge's book, with footage from Ladakh.
60 minutes DVD.
US$20.00
Paradise with Side Effects
A documentary following two Ladakhi women on a trip to England as part of an ISEC “reality tour.” ISEC's reality tours introduce Ladakhi participants to everyday life in the West as it really is, thereby helping to balance some of the glamorised images of the modern world that are generated by tourism, advertising and the media. Directed and produced by Claus Schenk originally for German and French television.
40 minutes DVD.
US$15.00
Combined DVD - Ancient Futures and Paradise with Side Effects
This DVD contains both full-length films, the award-winning Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh, and Paradise with Side Effects. Descriptions for each are written above.
100 minutes DVD.
US$30.00
Local Futures: Beyond the Global Economy
A sequel to the Ancient Futures video, giving examples of ISEC's systemic approach to the problems of the global economy. Challenges the commonly-held belief that globalisation is inevitable or "evolutionary" and argues that we need to reduce the distance between consumers and producers to strengthen local economies and communities.
30 minutes DVD.
US$10.00
The Future of Progress
A 30-minute video compilation of interviews with Edward Goldsmith, Martin Khor, Vandana Shiva, and Helena Norberg-Hodge. A concise and powerful challenge to the prevailing theories of development.
30 minutes DVD.
US$10.00
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Songs from Ladakh
Traditional and modern Ladakhi folksongs, recorded in Ladakh.
One 60-minute audio cassette.
US$8.00
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