Living Water (2020)

Making the desert bloom?

Living Water (2020) poster

The vibration of machines echoes across the desert. Ever since Jordanian nomads settled in the spectacular landscape of Wadi Rum, they grew dependent on complex water infrastructure. The source is right below their feet, yet they struggle to meet basic needs. In the meantime, deep water extraction feeds private large-scale farms, animates visionary development and secures growing urban population. Bedouins, farmers and city dwellers: they all expect to have a fair share, but digging for “blue gold” unleashes environmental time-bomb. The story of power, exploitation and changing ecological circumstances in one of the most water-poor countries in the world.

Director: Pavel Borecký
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date:
Music: Shadi Khries
Cinematography: Pavel Borecký
Editing: Pavel Borecký
Production: Anthropictures
Country: Czech Republic, Jordan, Switzerland
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

water shortage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Living Water about?
The vibration of machines echoes across the desert. Ever since Jordanian nomads settled in the spectacular landscape of Wadi Rum, they grew dependent on complex water infrastructure. The source is right below their feet, yet they struggle to meet basic needs. In the meantime, deep water extraction feeds private large-scale farms, animates visionary development and secures growing urban population. Bedouins, farmers and city dwellers: they all expect to have a fair share, but digging for “blue gold” unleashes environmental time-bomb. The story of power, exploitation and changing ecological circumstances in one of the most water-poor countries in the world.
Who directed Living Water?
Living Water was directed by Pavel Borecký.
How long is Living Water?
Living Water has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Living Water?
Living Water is a Documentary film.
Where was Living Water produced?
Living Water was produced in Czech Republic, Jordan, Switzerland.