

Through encounters with a hydrologist, a farmer, and citizens mobilized around the Marais Poitevin, the director helps us understand the effects—on biodiversity and the state of rivers—of substitution reservoirs, also known as megabassins. For several years, Anne-Morwenn, David, Patrick, Yann, and others have been fighting for fair water sharing and devising ways to convince as many people as possible that it is time to change the agricultural model.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sophie Averty's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Y aura-t-il de l’eau cet été ? is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”