Synopsis for the Film
Film: Water: Life or Death
Country: Jordan
Director: Abdallah Khalifa and Dana Tabari
Duration: 33 min
Category: People Speak Out
In the sun-baked lands of Jordan even the occasional fertile respite of the oasis is soon turning out to be a mirage. A whole nation severely stricken by an unparalleled water crisis (it is considered among the 10 most water deprived nations in the world), the water management systems are in a complete mess. The Jordan valley once famous for its abundant produce is now languishing in near-drought conditions and with the civic authorities as clueless as they are indolent, it is up to the people themselves to stir into action and demand their water. Directors Khalifa and Tabari document the experiences and challenges faced when villagers are brought in to work together with the government representatives to improve their access to water and plan for the development and management of their local water resources. It is the first tentative step in a new direction… better late than never.
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Dana Tabari holds a BSC in Political Science from the University of Jordan. She is a Producer-Director working in various media fields. Through her work, she tackles social, geographical, and humanitarian aspects affecting the region, and communities at large. She had also worked as a Producer for MBC Al Arabiya channel, and she was also the PR and Media officer at the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy. Throughout her career, she had produced several documentaries including Popular Games –Palestine, Nor any drop to drink, AIDS: Spread the Word, Farewell a friend among others.
