‘Power of Pearl:’ An inspiring portrait of sustainability
MANILA, Philippines — After seven years in the making, “Power of Pearl: The Farm beneath the Sea,” directed by Ahbra Cale Perry and R.T. Higgins, holds its first exclusive preview screening in the Philippines. Jewelmer, in collaboration with Tatler Philippines, presents the preview this April 10 at SM Aura Premiere, before the film begins its international tour.
Jacques Branellec, Madam Camélia Galey and French Ambassador Nicolas Galey with daughter Louise
The pearl is an indicator of the health of the environment. “Power of Pearl” examines how the planet is changing through the eyes of pearl farmers in Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines, communities on the frontlines of climate change in the Pacific.
Jacques Branellec, Manuel Cojuangco, Ahbra Cale Perry, Alex Cirillo, Dani Faith Leonard and Jewelmer EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec
Brought to the fore are experiences of the people behind Jewelmer and the creation of the National Gem of the Philippines, the golden South Sea pearl, in Palawan. The film documents a resilient people on the throes of Typhoon Haiyan, immortalizing their trials and their triumphs. As the pearl is formed, so too is the spirit and legacy of a community. Photos By Joey Viduya
