Above the Waterline

Above the Waterline

2026 · 72 min · Documentary

In northern Chile, where the desert meets the ocean, a few solitary fishermen have made their home. Despite the arid land, the sea seems to offer them everything they need. It is a fragile balance, since this haven of freedom becomes an arena for military exercises every year.

Directed by Elisa Sepulveda Ruddoff

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