Antoniu V. Moldovan
Director
Vallarta (2016)
In the 60's, Puerto Vallarta rose to fame thanks to a Hollywood production named The Night of the Iguana, sparking rapid tourism growth. This documentary explores the environmental and social impacts of the hotel industry’s rise, highlighting the forgotten conservation plan by Jacques Cousteau, the displacement of locals, and the barriers they face in accessing their beaches.
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Universidad de Guadalajara, Filmatelier 5, Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), Boris Goldenblank, Charles Darwin FoundationOcean Futures Society
Country: Spain
Production Countries:
Ecuador,
Mexico,
Romania
Languages:
Spanish
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Runtime: 75 min.
Released: March 7, 2016
Status: Released
Certification: NR