I AM THE RIVER,

THE RIVER IS ME

I AM THE RIVER, THE RIVER IS ME (2024)

Our film is a call to action: to fight climate change through a fundamental value shift. Inspired by NZ’s Whanganui River, the first river in the world recognized as a legal person.

The river is the main character of our film.

The story is a road trip: a Māori river guardian invites us and an international group of friends – including a First Nations Elder and his daughter from Australia – to travel down the river.

The river unites them all in their goal bring about a fundamental shift in values to protect our planet for future generations.

Partners

KRO-NCRV/de Boeddhistische Blik, Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Fund Production Incentive, NPO Fonds, Fritt Ord Foundation

Credits

Director and Cinematographer: Petr Lom
Producer: Corinne van Egeraat
Co-producer: Mette Cheng Munthe-Kaas
Editor: Gys Zevenbergen
Sound Design: Mark Glynne

I feel it is my job to ensure that what I’ve been given, I hand on to others.

I AM THE RIVER,

THE RIVER IS ME

I AM THE RIVER, THE RIVER IS ME (2024)

Partners

Credits

Ned Tapa

Whanganui