Genres
Production Companies
Les brasseurs de cages
Les films du zèbre
No gazaran
Overview
February 2011: 20 000 people demonstrate in southern France against the shale gas licenses that have been issued in backroom deals, Meanwhile the European Parliament begins its first inquiry on the subject, From the outset, there is a split between the conservative representatives, swayed by the economic arguments in favor of fracking, and opponents invoking the precautionary principle. In areas affected by the permits, people are getting organized, building their knowledge, and taking action. Local mayors step up, issue local bylaws and relay information about the situation up to the national government. This grassroots movement makes it all the way to European-level institutions.
Key Crew
Writer: Carole Menduni, Doris Buttignol
Screenplay: Carole Menduni, Doris Buttignol
Director of Photography: Doris Buttignol, Stoil Vatev, Samuel Sagon, Carole Menduni, Thorsten Künish
Director: Carole Menduni, Doris Buttignol
