No gazaran

A patient, sober look at ordinary citizens organising against a distant power, equal parts frustrating and quietly inspiring.

Directed by

Carole Menduni, Doris Buttignol

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Sebastien Absolu, Olivier Alers, Delphine Batho

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, uplifting and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, environment, power, rebellion

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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