Ibon Olaskoaga

Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?

Humans are story-telling creatures. By thinking, we all unconsciously "author" a self-story in our heads. Most often, the characters and plot of our story is framed by negative experiences from childhood. These painful "stories" then determine our emotions, leading to unhealthy stress, and changes in body chemistry. This is how a person's self-story can turn into a stress-related illness.

Mentxu and Lourdes Arrieta cannot speak. They cannot control their muscles. Two sisters born with a congenital disorder, labeled "retarded" or "lost" even by those who loved them, with no way to communicate, created a unique language for themselves.

First feature-documentary which has authorized in Spain an independent team to film unrestrictedly the daily life of the elections campaign. For 30 days, the filmmaker Ibon Olaskoaga shot from the headquarters of CIU Artur Mas campaign for President of the Generalitat.