The Mystery of Honey Bee Society ●

«The film “The Mystery of Honey Bee Society”, recently screened on Bharati TV, has generated significant global interest. Created by Armenian filmmakers, it explores the intricate social structures of honey bees while addressing the alarming decline of pollinator populations. The documentary combines science and art to highlight the ecological dangers posed by habitat loss, pesticide overuse, and climate change, while also offering practical solutions for bee conservation. It has been praised for its educational value and scientific accuracy, having involved experts from 22 countries in its production  . The film could indeed play a vital role in raising awareness about the critical need to protect bees. By educating viewers on their importance to ecosystems and agriculture, it encourages actionable steps like planting pollinator-friendly plants, reducing pesticide use, and supporting sustainable farming practices. Such efforts are essential to reversing the alarming decline in bee populations, which are crucial for global food security  . While the film alone can’t save bees, its educational impact, combined with broader conservation initiatives, can inspire collective action. If you’re interested, the documentary has also been made available for wider viewing online and through other screenings worldwide».

Exactly one year after the first official presentations of the film "The Mystery of the Bee Society" (USA, October 2023), publications appeared in the press with the caption "Bees have a gene for collective intelligence." It is gratifying that it is presented as a product of scientific thought. We would recommend those interested in the topic to watch the film. It is available on the Internet in Armenian, English and Chinese and has had over 130 million views worldwide.

Great work!

This is a great documentary! Congratulations on your work, and philosophical aspects of bee-related subjects. It is our task in APIMONDIA to make it more known and disseminate it through our channels.

Հետաքրքրությամբ ծանոթացա ձեր ֆիլմին։ Իմ կարծիքով ժապավենը հաջող է ստացվել։ Ցավոք սրտի, ԱՊՀ երկրների մեղվաբույծները դրան ծանոթ չեն, և դրա համար ես կցանկանայի տեքստը թարգմանել ռուսերեն, և եթե համաձայն եք, ապա ձեր ֆիլմը ներկայացրեք և՛ մեղվաբույծներին, և՛ Համագործակցության երկրների բնակչությանը:

Ինձ դուր եկավ ֆիլմը, ես երկար ժամանակ հիվանդ եմ այս թեմայով։ Որքա՞ն է մարդկությունը մոտեցել անվերադարձի կետին: Ես պատրանքներ չունեմ ՄԱԿ-ի և «միջազգային հանրության» մասին, համենայնդեպս, ելնելով COP28-ի օրինակից։ Չգիտեմ՝ հնարավո՞ր է դրական շեղում դրսևորել մեկ երկրի կամ տարածաշրջանի օրինակով, բայց այլ ճանապարհ չեմ տեսնում։ Հաջողություն և ծրագրի հաջող շարունակություն:

What an incredible evening it was at the Diocesan Center as we had the privilege of hosting the New York debut of the mesmerizing documentary, "The Mystery of Honey Bee Society". Led by the esteemed Gagik Harutyunyan, a former President of Armenia's Constitutional Court, the Armenian production team took us on an enchanting journey into the world of honey bees. Mr. Harutyunyan, having dedicated his retirement to apiculture, shared with us the intricacies of bee society and their remarkable ways of communication within their colonies. Throughout the screening, we were captivated by the stunning visuals and engaging storytelling that illuminated the fascinating lives of these tiny yet extraordinary creatures. The documentary also served as a powerful wake-up call, reminding us of the perilous threat of possible bee species extinction and the urgent need to protect and cherish these invaluable beings. We were deeply moved by the knowledge shared in the film and left the auditorium with a newfound appreciation for the vital role honey bees play in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Mr. Gagik Harutyunyan and his entire team, as well as to the generous benefactors, Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Ica Kouyoumdjian, for bringing this eye-opening documentary to our community. Such events remind us of the importance of nurturing our connection with nature and inspire us to take action to safeguard our environment.

Honeybee society is a remarkable example of a complex social organization in the animal kingdom. These insects work together in highly organized colonies, with each individual taking on specific roles and responsibilities that contribute to the success of the group as a whole. One of the most fascinating aspects of honeybee society is the division of labor among the members of the colony. Worker bees, for example, are responsible for tasks such as collecting nectar, caring for the young, and defending the colony. Meanwhile, the queen bee is responsible for laying eggs, while the drones exist solely to mate with the queen.

Seems it is the first time that these wonderful creatures are viewed as smart creatures. No doubt these small organisms know more about the way to live confidently than human beings.

Կը շնորհաւորեմ Ձեր ֆիլմը։ Մեղուներու հանդէպ մեծ սէրը Ձեզ մղած է բեղուն եւ յոյժ օգտակար, մարդկութեան համար առ հասարակ, բայց մանաւանդ մեր Հայրենիքին համար կարեւորագոյն գործի մը, քանի որ  մեղուները բնոլորտային հաւասարակշռութեան մեծագոյն ազդակներու կարգին են։ Աստուած օրհնէ Ձեր գործը։

Շատ հետաքրքիր ֆիլմ է, ուղղակի հիացմունքի արժանի: