Forced Renewables (Spain) by Francisco Javier Fernández Bordonada
Documentary Feature Films / Cannes International Film Week
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1h 8m
In Lopera, a small town in Jaén, the promise of ecological transition turns into a nightmare. Centuries-old olive groves, the legacy of generations of farmers, are being uprooted to make way for massive photovoltaic plants, in an unfair battle between powerful corporations and a community fighting to protect its land. Through firsthand testimonies, striking visuals, and an in-depth analysis of the current energy model, Forced Renewables exposes how progress, when poorly planned and disconnected from rural life, can become an unprecedented ecological, social, and economic disaster. "Discover the dark side of renewable energy in Spain. 'Renewable Forzosas' exposes the environmental and social impacts of poorly planned projects.
Running time: 01:08:11
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