Pantanal: The Waters of Life (1997)

Pantanal: The Waters of Life (1997) poster

Forty million people and countless species of flora and fauna depend on the rivers of the Rio de la Plata basin. But there is a development initiative, the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway Project, which aims to change the natural courses of these rivers and build a “Super Highway River” for the transport of grain and raw materials. If this project is implemented, what will the consequences be for society and for the environment?

Director: Hilary Sandison
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Screenplay

Music: Leonardo Croatto
Cinematography: Claude Frison
Editing: Tato Ariosa
Production: Imágenes (Uy)
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Hilary Sandison
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pantanal: The Waters of Life about?
Forty million people and countless species of flora and fauna depend on the rivers of the Rio de la Plata basin. But there is a development initiative, the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway Project, which aims to change the natural courses of these rivers and build a “Super Highway River” for the transport of grain and raw materials. If this project is implemented, what will the consequences be for society and for the environment?
Who directed Pantanal: The Waters of Life?
Pantanal: The Waters of Life was directed by Hilary Sandison.
How long is Pantanal: The Waters of Life?
Pantanal: The Waters of Life has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Pantanal: The Waters of Life?
Pantanal: The Waters of Life is a Documentary film.
Where was Pantanal: The Waters of Life produced?
Pantanal: The Waters of Life was produced in Uruguay.