Source Czech Republic
2005, 75min.
Prod.: Vratislav Slajer, Script: Martin Marecek, Martin Skalsky, Dir./ Edit: Martin Marecek, Dir. of Phot.: Jiri Malek, Sound: Ondrej Jezek, Martin Marecek.
Baku in Azerbaijan, the site of the world's first oil well, is once again becoming a focus for foreign investors eager to exploit the country's vast oil riches. "Source" traces the pipeline from our commuter highways back to this surreal and sinister landscape, where cows graze on polluted land and children play in toxic jungle. With three quarters of the population living under the poverty line, the country's post-Soviet government is promising oil will turn Azerbaijan into a 'real country', a prosperous and flourishing 'New Kuwait'. But what does it mean for the ordinary people of Azerbaijan – to be between big oil companies like British Petroleum and the corrupt government lining their pockets? Is this "liquid gold" more of a curse than a blessing for this troubled country?
Awards
One World IFF, 2005 (Plzehsky Prazdroj Audience Award, Honorable mention of the Grand Jury), Ekofilm IFF, 2005 (Grand Prix of Ekofilm, Award of The Ministry of Environment)
Doc. & Anim. IFF, Leipzig, 2005 (Best Eeastern European Film), Jihlava IDFF, 2005 (Best Czech documentary film, Audience Award), TSTTT IFF, Uherske Hradiste, 2005 (Grand Prix - Josef Velek's Award), Award for documentary film of Czech Film and Television Association (FITES), 2005, Trento FF (Special Jury Award), Cronograf IFF (Grand Prize & Trophy)
International Television Ecological FF "Save and Preserve", Siberia (Public Sympathy Prize).
| Marecek, Martin Martin Marecek (born 1974, Prague).
Initially studying the Theory of Culture at Prague Charles University, he later settled at the Documentary Department of FAMU (Film and Television Faculty of Academy of Performing Arts Prague). There he now, after finishing his studies, teaches student from first classes. He acts as a director, cameraman, musician and participant.
Filmography
Maple 98 (Javor 98, 1998), The Egg Method (Metody Vejce, 1999), Dust Games (Hry Prachu, 2001), Domovmuj... (2003), Source (Zdroj, 2005).
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