Lost lands Documentary

Cambodia’s appetite for sand has exploded as construction continues to fuel economic growth in the capital Phnom Penh. But as the thirst for sand grows, so does the uncertainty over the future of the river. 

Lost Lands follows two families in Cambodia as they’re left to bear the consequences in the wake of the country’s rapid development. The documentary was produced by the Shifting Sands team to put a human perspective on their research. As sand mining booms on the Mekong, what’s at stake for the millions of communities who rely on the river?

Funded by the UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund via Principle Investigator Julian Leyland

Directed, shot and edited by Andy Ball

Translation and Field coordination by Vutha Srey

Motion and Graphic Design by Emilie Languedoc