Materia Prima - New Energy. Old Powers?

The Bolivian Andes hold the world's largest lithium reserves.

While Europe seeks the raw material for its automotive industry, Bolivia wants to use it to fight poverty. This multi-perspective, observational film offers exclusive insight into the negotiations between EU diplomats and the Bolivian government, while also examining the resistance of local groups - often organised by women.

Voice-over quotes from the chronicle of Guamán Poma de Ayala, an indigenous eyewitness of the 16th century, bring the perspective of the people who lived there then. Weaving those historical voices together with scenes from the 21st century, the film asks: are we ready for decolonisation?