Lords of Water

202656 minPG-13documentary

Lords of Water

202656 minPG-13documentary

As water scarcity escalates, major financial institutions and corporations are competing to control water resources, transforming it into a lucrative global asset.

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Jérôme Fritel

Channel: Moconomy

Lords of Water

2026• 56 minPG-13

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As water scarcity escalates, major financial institutions and corporations are competing to control water resources, transforming it into a lucrative global asset.

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Jérôme Fritel

Jérôme Friteldirector

Patrice des Mazerywriter

Jérôme Fritel

Jérôme Fritelwriter

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Water scarcity has transformed this essential resource into a lucrative asset, prompting major banks, investment funds, and hedge funds to invest heavily in water-related assets. "Lords of Water" examines the financialization of water across key locations, including California, Australia, New York, London, and Marseille. The film highlights how infrastructure, privatization, and scarcity converge to create a multi-billion-dollar market, revealing the emerging power dynamics surrounding access to water in the 21st century. Directed by Jérôme Fritel, the documentary is available in English and French.

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