Land Underwater

Land Underwater - Grief, submerged land, lost voices, memories

Nearly twenty years after the controversial construction of the Itoiz reservoir, which engulfed seven villages and three nature reserves in the Navarre Pyrenees, the documentary delves into the lasting impact of this environmental and cultural loss.

Through the voices and memories of those who opposed the project, the film captures a powerful narrative of individual and collective mourning. As these voices intertwine, they offer a meditative reflection on the land submerged beneath the reservoir, a land that still lives on in the dreams and memories of those who once called it home.

The documentary serves as a testament to the enduring struggle to preserve not only the environment but also the cultural heritage that was irrevocably altered by the floodwaters.