Watermark

Oct 11 2013 PG 1h 32m
Documentary

Following their triumph with Manufactured Landscapes, photographer Edward Burtynsky and filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal reunite to explore the ways in which humanity has shaped, manipulated and depleted one of its most vital and compromised resources: water.

Plot

Vignettes demonstrating humankind's relationship to water are presented. Many of the vignettes portray water as a commodity, as integral part and parcel of the goings-on and/or as an input into the proceedings, often where its use affects its future use in another means. A few vignettes portray water in its cultural importance. Tying these vignettes together is a general presentation of the affect of climate change on how water can no longer be used as it once was, and how it will affect future use. Also tying them together is Edward Burtynsky putting together an equivalent book on the issue.

Written by

Jennifer Baichwal

Directed by

Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky

Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

Sixth Wave Productioins

Languages

Español, English

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,047
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA