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Desiertos de agua

Desiertos de agua

2006 · 24 min · Documentary

It portrays the fishing crisis on the Paraná River and its impact on the lives of fishermen. The film reveals how the extinction of the fishery leads to a loss of quality of life for the inhabitants. Focusing on the testimonies of the last artisanal fishermen on the second most important river in South America, the documentary was made based on detailed research into the causes of depredation and its effects on coastal communities. It includes the participation of riverside residents.

Directed by Patricio Agusti · Written by Betania Cappato

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