Marijn Poels is a Dutch independent filmmaker,

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maker and international speaker. His

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s include '' The Uncertainty Has Settled'', ''Paradogma'', and he has also made several TV documentary series. Poels' films address international social, economic and political issues.

Biography

In 2009 Poels wrote his first book, ''Between Two Worlds''. Poels' film style features real-life recordings, so that the viewer gets a relatively unfiltered view of reality without being directly fed an opinion by the filmmaker. In 2017 Poel's produced the documentary '' The Uncertainty Has Settled'', in which he questions the consensus on anthropogenic climate change and current energy policies. This film is part of a trilogy. In a sequel to this film, ''Paradogma'', he investigates the toxic state of the current public debate and explored themes such as polarisation, conformism and intolerance. In the third part, ''Return to Eden'', Poels returns to climate change and agriculture. This film asks the question to what extent humans are part of nature and where the boundaries lie in the urge to regulate

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, nature and our food supply. In 2022, Poels produced the film ''Pandamned,'' where he discusses societal changes during the

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Politics

In 2013, Poels produced the documentary ''Pablo'', about the social cleansing ahead of the

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in Brazil. In January 2014, the documentary was screened at the Dutch Parliament. In response to the screening, the Christian Democratic Appeal and the

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asked parliamentary questions about the violations of human rights ahead of the World Cup.

Recognition and awards

*In 2011, Poels received the "Voice of Peace” medal in Lahore, Pakistan. This medal is annually awarded to persons who committed their selves against terrorism and violence in Pakistan and coming out for human rights. *The cultural award "Heart for culture" was awarded to Poels in September 2015 by the municipality of

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. The jury asks attention for people or groups who are involved in culture in an inspirational way.

Film awards

* 2011: ''Dody Spittal Award'' -

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- Picture This Film festival - ''The Voice of 650 Million Times One'' * 2015: ''NL Award'' -

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- ''Twee levens in een hart'' * 2015: ''Audience Award'' -

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Poland - Human Doc Filmfestival - ''Change From Within'' * 2015: ''Golden Award'' -

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USA - Independent Film Awards -''Ageless Friends'' * 2016: ''Best Documentary'' -

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USA - Direct Short Film festival -''Ageless Friends'' * 2016: ''Dody Spittal Award'' and ''Honorable Mention'' -

- Picture This Film festival - ''Change From Within'' * 2017: ''Best documentary'' -

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- Berlin Independent Film Festival - ''The Uncertainty Has Settled'' * 2017: ''Best documentary'' -

- Mindfield Film Festival - ''The Uncertainty Has Settled''

Filmography

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