Ma Bella Val – When a glacier tells its story

The documentary Ma Bella Val – Vadret da Roseg tells the story of the Roseg Glacier in the Engadin and vividly illustrates how the Alps are changing as a result of climate change.

This documentary, directed by Hassan Lakhdar and lasting around 26 minutes, follows people who have been observing and researching the changes in the Alpine landscape for decades. The focus is on the Vadret da Roseg,one of the best-known glaciers in the Bernina massif. Its visible retreat has become a symbol of the far-reaching changes that climate change is causing in the Alps.

The film focuses on glacial retreat, which is being studied in depth in the Bernina massif using innovative research methods. At the same time, it explores Engadine culture, tourism and the importance of skiing to the region. Recent events in the Roseg Valley highlight once again just how precious – and at the same time vulnerable – this unique natural landscape is.

For GlaciersAlive, Ma Bella Val is an important example of how film can help raise awareness of glacier retreat and highlight the value of our glaciers.