The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
February 2011: 20 000 people demonstrate in southern France against the shale gas licenses that have been issued in backroom deals, Meanwhile the European Parliament begins its first inquiry on the subject, From the outset, there is a split between the conservative representatives, swayed by the economic arguments in favor of fracking, and opponents invoking the precautionary principle. In areas affected by the permits, people are getting organized, building their knowledge, and taking action. Local mayors step up, issue local bylaws and relay information about the situation up to the national government. This grassroots movement makes it all the way to European-level institutions.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Carole MenduniWriter
- Doris ButtignolWriter
- Carole MenduniScreenplay
- Doris ButtignolScreenplay
- Carole MenduniDirector
- Doris ButtignolDirector
Cast
- Sebastien AbsoluSelf
- Olivier AlersSelf
- Delphine BathoSelf
- Muriel BodinSelf
- José BovéSelf
- Thierry Bruyère-IsnardSelf
- Sonik BugoslawSelf
- Sandrine BélierSelf
- Andrezj BütikoferSelf
- Adouard ChauletSelf
- Corinne Morel DarleuxSelf
- Alain DarouxSelf
Stills
Themes
nonviolent resistancedemocracyshale gas