LIVING WATER by Pavel Borecký – Screening

LIVING WATER is an atmospheric journey into the clash between the state of Jordan, agricultural businesses and Wadi Rum indigenous communities over the last abundant source of drinking water.

The vibration of machines echoes across the desert. Ever since Jordanian nomads settled in the spectacular landscape of Wadi Rum, they grew dependent on complex water

infrastructure. The source is right below their feet, yet they struggle to meet basic needs.

In the meantime, deep water extraction feeds private large-scale farms, animates visionary development and secures growing urban population. Bedouins, farmers and city dwellers: they all expect to have a fair share, but digging for “blue gold” unleashes environmental time bomb.

LIVING WATER tells the story of power, exploitation and changing ecological circumstances in one of the most water-poor countries in the world.

Technical specifications

Title: Living Water
Genre: observational / non-fiction
Cinematography, directing and editing: Pavel Borecký
Location sound and sound design: John Grzinich
Dramaturgy: Veronika Janatková
Colour grading: Branko Avramovski
Graphic design: Daniel Vojtíšek
Music: Shadi Khries
Shooting location: Jordan
Runtime: 77 min. / 52 min. TV cut
Format: 4K, 16:9Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Countries of production:
Czech Republic, Switzerland, Jordan
Produced by Pavel Borecký and Veronika Janatková
Release: October 202