En el nombre del litio

About This Movie

En el nombre del litio is a gripping documentary that dives deep into the struggles of indigenous communities in northern Argentina. It's a raw look at the tension between the urgent need for lithium—crucial for the green energy transition—and the local populations' fight to protect their ancestral lands from exploitation. The pacing feels almost meditative at times, contrasting interviews with sweeping shots of the salt flats, which are as beautiful as they are threatened. The film doesn’t shy away from moral complexities and raises significant questions about environmental justice. You can feel the weight of their plight, and the directness of their voices really lingers long after the credits roll. Quite distinct, really.

Focus on environmental issuesIndigenous rights perspectiveStrong visual storytelling