Description
In the heart of the Bolivian altiplano, where the infinite white of the Salar de Uyuni meets the deep blue of the sky, an epic battle unfolds. Ariel Flores, leader of the Rio Grande community, faces a monumental challenge: to preserve the millennial tradition of capturing and shearing wild vicuñas in a rapidly transforming world. Climate change threatens the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem, while the exploitation of lithium, the planet's largest reserve, beckons with progress, but at what cost?
Director
Felipe Rosa
Felipe Rosa grew up in Brazil, and for as long as he can remember, he has been in love with wildlife documentaries. This passion led him to earn degrees in Biology and Filmmaking.
After 15 years of working as a cinematographer across Brazil and Latin America, he moved to Bristol to pursue an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking at UWE, with the goal of becoming a producer-director of environmental films. He aims to showcase the beauty of wildlife while also reminding audiences that these wonders are under threat due to human activity.
