My Mercury : Documentary
The documentary “My Mercury” premiered at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films.
- The film explores the life of her brother, Yves Chesselet, a conservationist on Mercury Island off the coast of Namibia.
- The 104-minute documentary portrays Yves’ efforts to reclaim the island for endangered seabirds and seals, emphasizing the psychological challenges and deep bond between man and nature.
- Mercury Island is a small rocky island off The Diamond Coast, Namibia.
- Despite its small size, it is recognised by BirdLife International and other global conservation groups as an Important Bird Area (IBA) for its significant coastal seabird breeding.
