
Down To The Last Drop
Documentary
Overview
The last wild rivers of the Alps are under threat. In the Tyrolean Alps, a chain of new hydroelectric plants is planned, including the controversial damming of the pristine Platzertal valley. This documentary by filmmaker Harry Putz captures the fragile beauty of these untouched alpine ecosystems and explores what’s at stake — not just for the environment, but for local communities and future generations. Through interviews with residents, scientists, and activists, Down To The Last Drop reveals the high environmental cost of outdated energy policies in the face of the global biodiversity and climate crisis.
Top Cast
Lilian Dagostin
Lilian Dagostin
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Leitung Raumplanung und Naturschutz
Lilian Dagostin
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Leitung Raumplanung und Naturschutz
Anita Hofmann
Anita Hofmann
Citizens' initiative for a livable Kaunertal
Anita Hofmann
Citizens' initiative for a livable Kaunertal
Bernhard Steidl
Bernhard Steidl
CEO SOURCE TO SEA Kajakschool
Bernhard Steidl
CEO SOURCE TO SEA Kajakschool
Bettina Urbanek
Bettina Urbanek
Water protection expert WWF Österreich
Bettina Urbanek
Water protection expert WWF Österreich
Leopold Füreder
Leopold Füreder
Institute for Ecology at Innsbruck University
Leopold Füreder
Institute for Ecology at Innsbruck University
Marianne Götsch
Marianne Götsch
Water protection expert WWF Österreich
Marianne Götsch
Water protection expert WWF Österreich
Michael Reischer
Michael Reischer
Tyrolean Environmental Ombudsman, biologist, ecologist
Michael Reischer
Tyrolean Environmental Ombudsman, biologist, ecologist
Reinhard Scheiber
Reinhard Scheiber
Spokesman for agricultural communities, farmer, tourism expert
Reinhard Scheiber
Spokesman for agricultural communities, farmer, tourism expert
Zacharias Schähle
Zacharias Schähle
Aquatic ecologist, Tiroler Fischereiverband
Zacharias Schähle
Aquatic ecologist, Tiroler Fischereiverband
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