The film shows how activists in Ecuador are resisting China’s hunger for raw materials. After the film there will be a discussion with a European Commission expert and activist from the film Pául Jarrín Mosquera on the question: how do we safely and fairly obtain the critical raw materials that we need for the green transition?
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About the film
Two men fight against the growing and far-reaching Chinese influence in Ecuador. Paúl Jarrín leads the indigenous resistance against China’s plundering of Ecuador’s natural resources. Journalist Fernando Villavicencio exposes the government corruption that facilitates the Chinese economic takeover. In both cases, the state reacts with full force.
‘We’ve been colonized. Again,’ says journalist Fernando Villavicencio. China’s influence in Ecuador has grown rapidly in recent years. Having made the country dependent on its credit, China secured thousands of contracts with the government. China now has control over essential projects all over the country, from gold and uranium mines to IT and construction. These contracts reach far into the future.
In the stunningly filmed Andes, activist Paúl Jarrín fights alongside indigenous communities whose livelihoods are threatened by the Chinese hunger for natural resources. Growing ever more desperate, the communities prepare for armed battle. In capital Quito, Fernando Villavicencio persistently uncovers the corrupt entanglement of the Ecuadorian government with Chinese economic interests. But when you’re up against a superpower, searching for the truth puts a target on your head.
About movies that Matter Festival
Movies that Matter Festival runs from March 24 until April 1 in The Hague. We screen films with a human rights theme and organise extended programmes with in-depth discussions about the topics in the films.
Also on the programme: Sacharov Special on March 30th
Every year we host a special (and free) programme focusing on the winner of the Sacharov Human Rights award by the European Parliament. This year the People of Ukraine were awarded the prize and we have a special Ukranian programma. With the beautiful film Plai. A Mountain Path. Ukrainian top talent, Sofiia Dorosh from the Davidsbündler Music Academy, will open the event with a beautiful piano play. Host of the evening is correspondent Kysia Hekster. Dancers of the United Ukrainian Ballet will close the event with a traditional dance.
Thursday March 30th at 17:00 at Theater aan het Spui. English language. FREE tickets, but please register.