Synopsis:

The Above and the Below is part of the “Equator 360” documentary consisting of 5 episodes, each of which explores the magical, fascinating places on the Equator and their mysterious rituals and surprising ecological diversity. This short film tells the story of the Bajau Laut, an indigenous people in Southeast Asia who have lived by the sea for millennia. Eschewing a life on solid ground, they know no borders and their nomadic way of life is increasingly imperilled by the modern world, with its destructive overfishing and climate change.

Directed by: Nicolas Jolliet
A production by: DEEP Inc. / Liquid Cinema in association with ARTE, Discovery and NHK with the participation of the Bell Fund, OMDC
Country: Canada, France
Year: 2018
Running time: 12’