

In Lopera (Jaén), the ecological transition has turned into a nightmare: centuries-old olive groves are being uprooted to make way for massive photovoltaic plants, in an unfair battle between powerful corporations and the local community. Through firsthand testimonies, striking visuals, and an analysis of the current energy model, Forced Renewables reveals how progress, when poorly planned and disconnected from rural life, can lead to an unprecedented ecological, social, and economic disaster.
Rafael Alcalá Morales
Rafael Alcalá Morales
LeadAntonio Turiel
Antonio Turiel
Agustína Belén Perez
Belén Pérez Pérez
Ernesto Romeo
Ernesto Romeo
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francisco Javier Fernández Bordonada's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Forced Renewables is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”