The Spark

synopsis

Since the 1970s, local farmers in the area near Nantes have been protesting against the construction of a new airport, which would have a devastating impact on the local environment and economy. Gradually, the farmers were joined by environmental activists and anarchists, and the ZAD, an autonomous “zone of protection”, was created. Its inhabitants form a cohesive community practicing sustainable living and seeking an alternative to consumerist lifestyles and social hierarchies. A surveillance camera follows the daily activities of the residents until they are expelled by the police.


„I didn’t want to be a commodity that produces goods or when you’re on holiday, that buys good and consumes leisure time.“

 

Q&A with Valeria Mazzucchi and Antoine Harari:

 

biography

Antoine Harari (1987) is a Swiss freelance investigative journalist reporting for print, radio and television. Italian filmmaker Valeria Mazzucchi (1990) has studied international relations and law and is currently working in reportage and documentary on social and political issues.

more about film

director:	Antoine Harari, Valeria Mazzucchi
producer:	Palmyre Badinier