Lacuna (2024)
Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, was drained by settlers in the 19th century and transformed into one of the most valuable agricultural lands in the world. This visual essay explores the emptiness of the former lake and the ongoing water crisis. Today, farm machinery, animals and people search for water in the resulting dry valley.
Director: Shirley Yumeng He, Carlo Nasisse
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: May 1, 2024
Cinematography: Carlo Nasisse
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lacuna about?
- Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, was drained by settlers in the 19th century and transformed into one of the most valuable agricultural lands in the world. This visual essay explores the emptiness of the former lake and the ongoing water crisis. Today, farm machinery, animals and people search for water in the resulting dry valley.
- Who directed Lacuna?
- Lacuna was directed by Shirley Yumeng He, Carlo Nasisse.
- How long is Lacuna?
- Lacuna has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Lacuna?
- Lacuna is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lacuna produced?
- Lacuna was produced in United States of America.