THE UTOPIAN – presented by El Mano Films x Plena Productions

​Join inventor Joaquin Fargas, filmmaker/musician Frederick Bernas, Plena founder Julien Jourdes and other artists for a night of cinema, performance, music and community-building.

​Currently in production, “THE UTOPIAN” follows Fargas on his outlandish quest of poetic protest, involving quirky inventions that belie a serious message: We need to stop destroying our vital natural resources, before it’s too late.

​The film takes in performative installations on stunning Antarctic islands and Bolivian salt flats, where vibrant ecosystems have been ravaged by mining in the manic global lithium rush – fueled by surging demand for electric vehicles.

​Technological progress is driving growth and development, but does it have to be a Faustian pact which damages our planet beyond repair?

​The evening will begin with a live AV performance, before a work-in-progress screening and Q&A featuring Joaquin Fargas and co-director Frederick Bernas, moderated by climate organizer Amer Jandali – who will take over the sound system for a DJ set afterwards.

​Free entry with optional donations to the "UTOPIAN" production fund.

​Learn more about the documentary:
https://elmanofilms.com.ar/theutopian

​Plena Productions:
https://www.plenaproductions.com