The Solitude of Cassandra Unveiled: Insights into Her Isolation

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2025 September 27 . 3:24 AM

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The Solitude of Cassandra: A Solo Voyage

The Solitude of Cassandra Unveiled: Insights into Her Isolation

In the realm of cinema, two influential voices are making waves with their thought-provoking works that address the pressing issue of climate change. François Delisle, a filmmaker, and Catherine Chabot, a comedian, have united to create the must-see film Lignes de fuite, which will be available on all VSD and Tou.tv Extra platforms.

Both Delisle and Chabot have long been concerned about environmental inequalities, with Delisle dedicating the last seven years to this cause, and Chabot nearly 20. They believe that the alliance between scientists and artists can help accelerate the sense of urgency around the climate crisis.

Delisle, in particular, is vocal about the need for a revolution, expressing his concern that the current generation in power lacks the intellectual capacity to see a world beyond capitalism. He has not taken a plane in ten years and has decided to dedicate the rest of his work to the modern-day climate change.

Meanwhile, Delisle's film Le temps will be screened for free at UQAM on October 16, and will be available for rental on VSD platforms starting October 20. A fellow advocate for environmental action is French scientist Marc-André Selosse, a microbiologist fighting to raise awareness of the urgency of the climate pollution.

Chabot, on the other hand, is an advocate for community projects, such as creating green alleys and urban forests, as a way to combat the effects of climate change and promote a sense of community. This sentiment is echoed by Robert Redford, who supports community projects and the involvement of citizens in creating commons, such as urban forests and community gardens.

The climate change is a major concern for the new Minister of the Environment, Bernard Drainville. However, there are concerns that the Prime Minister, François Legault, may put some environmental measures on hold. The current drought is worsening and has caused significant costs in Europe, estimated at a minimum of 43 billion euros in the summer of 2025 alone.

In the face of these challenges, Delisle and Chabot, along with other advocates, continue to push for legislation and changes in behavior to address the climate change. They encourage a diversity of voices and ideas, as seen in the Opinion section, which fosters such discussions. In a podcast episode titled "Where to land when everything is collapsing?", from Vivons heureux avant la fin du monde, the possibility of inhabiting the territory and rediscovering social fabric is explored.

As the climate change continues to unfold, these voices serve as a reminder of the urgent need for action, and the potential for collaboration between artists, scientists, and citizens to drive change.