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Critic Cath Clarke
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Stunning, fugue-like visuals convey a sense of a world out of kilter in this timely oil-industry documentary...

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In the heart of Alberta, Canada, lies a vast and lucrative resource known as the tar sands. But beneath the surface of this industrial project, lies a potential environmental disaster. Through breathtaking aerial footage, Petropolis takes viewers on a hypnotic journey over the tar sands, revealing the sheer scale and impact of humanity's insatiable thirst for oil. As machines dominate the landscape, the film raises questions about the cost of progress and the true power of petroleum. A visually stunning and thought-provoking documentary that will leave you questioning the true price of oil.

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