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The documentary 'Plunder' focuses on the severe depletion of groundwater resources in Iran over the past 50 years. It examines how the Iranian population relies heavily on groundwater for their water needs, while farmers are overusing millions of cubic meters annually, leading to a critical water shortage.
Through an analysis of water management practices in previous decades, the film presents the environmental and social consequences of this over-extraction. It shows issues such as land subsidence and the migration of over 11 million Iranians to the suburbs of megacities, illustrating the far-reaching impacts of water mismanagement in the region.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of water mismanagement in Iran.
- •Find out why 11 million Iranians moved to suburbs.
- •Meet farmers facing water shortages in Iran.
Did You Know
•Farmers in Iran overuse millions of cubic meters of water each year.
•Over 11 million Iranians have migrated to megacity suburbs due to water issues.
•Groundwater resources in Iran have been rapidly depleting for 50 years.
•Land subsidence is a significant consequence of groundwater depletion in Iran.
Perfect For
Water conservationIranian environmental issuesMigration studies