Drinkable Meuse – A Long Walk for Drinkable Rivers

Retracing the steps of Li An’s 1000km walk along the Meuse (2018)

Philosopher and holistic scientist Li An Phoa is concerned about the health of our rivers. In this documentary, a shortened version of a three-part television series, director Thom Verheul and his son, cameraman Wouter Verheul, follow Li An on her 1000km walk along the Meuse river that runs from France through Belgium and The Netherlands to the North Sea. Along the way, Li An meets farmers, mayors, children and fishermen and discusses river pollution by pesticides, medicine residues and other hazardous substances. The film follows Li An on her journey, and documents her encounters, worries and we witness how she mobilises people for her vision: a Drinkable Meuse.

A movie from Thom Verheul, creative commons 2020 Stichting Drinkable Rivers

Screening the film

Credits

• Producer and Director: Thom Verheul (NoorderBeeld Foundation)
• Scenario: Li An Phoa and Thom Verheul
• Camera: Wouter Verheul
• Editor: Jelle Redeker & Ismael Lötz
• Sound: Sybrand Bok
• Music: Truusje Melissen
• Cast: Li An Phoa
• Text: Maarten van der Schaaf, Li An Phoa, Thom Verheul
• Voice-over: Li An Phoa
• Television Partner: KRO-NCRV, The Netherlands.

Past Screenings

Prizes