This Stolen Country of Mine (2022)

This isn’t just a documentary about mining; it’s a high-stakes, visceral showdown between eco-guerrillas and a corrupt government, set against Ecuador’s breathtaking but endangered mountains. Marc Wiese, a former CPH:DOX winner, crafts a narrative that feels like a thriller, pulling you into the raw courage of those fighting for their land. If you crave stories of real-world resistance where the emotional stakes are life and death, and you’re tired of passive nature films, this is your call to action. It will make you angry, hopeful, and utterly captivated.