EUYC in English: THE REAL COST OF COAL
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EU Youth C<strong>in</strong>ema: Green Deal<br />
<strong>THE</strong> <strong>REAL</strong> <strong>COST</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>COAL</strong>
<strong>THE</strong> <strong>REAL</strong> <strong>COST</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>COAL</strong><br />
Croatia 2016<br />
Director: Vibor Juhas (for the Association GREEN ISTRIA)<br />
Animation<br />
7 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
Age recommendation: from 10 years up<br />
Key words: fossil fuels, globalization, global <strong>in</strong>justice, trade<br />
Synopsis<br />
For the first time <strong>in</strong> Croatia, the animated film comb<strong>in</strong>es the devastat<strong>in</strong>g effects of coal exploitation<br />
<strong>in</strong> Colombia with the power plant <strong>in</strong> Plom<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>to one story. For many years, this power plant<br />
has been largely supplied with Colombian coal, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g from the notorious El Cerrejón, one of<br />
the largest coal m<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
Like a cancer, Cerrejón is devour<strong>in</strong>g the environment and natural resources necessary for the lives<br />
of many <strong>in</strong>digenous and Afro-Colombian communities <strong>in</strong> the La Guajira region. It robs them of<br />
water, land, and livelihoods, and contributes significantly to the horrors of the ongo<strong>in</strong>g humanitarian<br />
crisis. On the other side of the world, on the eastern coast of the Istrian pen<strong>in</strong>sula, the<br />
smokestack of the Plom<strong>in</strong> power plant smiles almost s<strong>in</strong>isterly as it emits greenhouse gases. The<br />
thermal power plant slurps water bloodthirstily as it burns coal from La Guajira. The polluted air<br />
harms the health of Croatian citizens and causes climate change.<br />
While corporations lust for profit and countries thirst for imported fossil fuels, local communities,<br />
who have clearly shown they do not want large m<strong>in</strong>es or coal-fired power plants, are the victims<br />
of an unjust development model. The price of coal is much higher than the statistics show, but<br />
there is a light at the end of the tunnel...<br />
Tasks<br />
1. Coal from Columbia for Croatia:<br />
The example shown <strong>in</strong> the film demonstrates the mechanisms of globalization. Richer<br />
countries purchase fossil fuels such as coal from Columbia. The coal is burnt <strong>in</strong> far-away<br />
Croatia while Columbia’s environment is harmed.<br />
- What effect does the film have on the students?<br />
- How do they feel about the shown example?<br />
2. Style of the film:<br />
The film has a clear stance on this topic. It is very <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> what way the animation<br />
tells the story. After watch<strong>in</strong>g the film the class can talk about the c<strong>in</strong>ematic techniques<br />
and methods used <strong>in</strong> the film (music, sound, bright vs. dark images, sketches of the protagonists<br />
etc.). What do the students notice?
3. Roleplay:<br />
After watch<strong>in</strong>g the film the conflict can be playfully discussed <strong>in</strong> class. There are four<br />
possible roles:<br />
- one representative of an <strong>in</strong>digenous tribe <strong>in</strong> Columbia<br />
- one representative of the company runn<strong>in</strong>g the coal power plant <strong>in</strong> Croatia<br />
- one consumer <strong>in</strong> Croatia<br />
- one representative of the company operat<strong>in</strong>g the coal m<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> Columbia<br />
Question for discussion: Should coal from Columbia cont<strong>in</strong>uously be burnt <strong>in</strong> the Croatian<br />
power plant?
Impr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
Editors:<br />
Dr. Tobias Spöri, Dr. Magdalena Żelasko<br />
Proofread<strong>in</strong>g: Gloria Dimmel<br />
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EU Youth C<strong>in</strong>ema: Green Deal<br />
General Coord<strong>in</strong>ator:<br />
Association LET’S CEE Filmfestival<br />
Mommsengasse 6/17<br />
1040 Vienna<br />
Central Register of Associations: 024642345