Synopsis

Whether it is out of greed or survival, territorial conflict has been a common phenomenon to both humans and animals. Furthermore, not only is war common between two parties that belong to two completely different worlds, but also between parties from the same side. Throughout history, humans have always been the winners of all these wars and as a result they are on top of the ecosystem. The territories for animals are decided by humans and anything crossing the boundaries has to face the brutal consequences. But when it is inevitable for their own survival, territories become meaningless. Lake Malawi is located in Central Africa. It is the third biggest lake in Africa and inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The famous explorer Livingstone once called it ‘the lake of stars’. And yet, instead of being smitten with the beauty of Malawi, the director turns to the fierce struggles and survival in it: that is, the conflict between human and animal. However, it is not just a ritual fight over water in the dry season. As a matter of fact, humans crossed the boundary first. Therefore, the provocation by animals is a matter of course. The natives once made a comfortable living, thanks to the abundant fish in the lake. But now they have to fight each other for a good spot and migrate to look for fertile soil that is in animal territory. It is time for the two parties, as well as the humans among themselves, to find ways to coexist. (KANG Seokpil)

Director

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  PARK Hwang-sung
  

  Park Hwan-sung majored in biology and video production, and has been producing nature and environment documentary films for more than 10 years. His works have been aired on KBS Environment Special, Wednesday Special and EBS Docu Prime. His major works include Black Kite (2004), A Baby Lemur of Madagascar (2007) and Sad Pierrot (2010). AFRICA - The War for Water is a re-edited version of Malawi, The War for Water, a three-part TV documentary film which won the best picture in the independent production category of the 22th Korea PD Award.
  
  슬픈 피에로 Sad Pierrot (2010)
  아프리카맹수, 벼랑 끝에 서다 AFRICAN BEAST at the Brink (2009)
  마다가스카르의 아기 여우 원숭이 A Baby Lemur of Madagascar (2007)
  솔개, 마지막 날개 짓 Black Kite (2004)

Credits

• Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Music  PARK Hwan-sung

Production Company

• Production Company  (주)블루라이노 픽처스 Blue Rhino Pictures

Distribution / World Sales

• Distribution / World Sales  Blue Rhino Pictures
• Address  2F, 88-5 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 110-043, South Korea
• E-mail  bluerhino@naver.com