HAZY VALLEY
FEATURE FILM / IN DEVELOPMENT
90 min. | Expected 2025 | Documentary | 4K 16:9 | Color | English, German, Kizh
SYNOPSIS
Tracing the places culturally relevant to the first inhabitants of the Los Angeles Basin, HAZY VALLEY reveals the forgotten sediments of a multi-layered megacity: indigenous L.A.
In response to the ecological crisis, members of the Kizh Nation are fighting to preserve native ecosystems and the city’s ignored archeological heritage. When unexpected historic connection points emerge between the Kizh/Gabrieleño people and Germany, the call to challenge the ‚California Dream‘ and its oblivious narratives becomes even more urgent.
The feature documentary is being developed with the generous support of the Wim Wenders Grant 2021 from NRW Film Commission and the Wim Wenders Foundation.
STATUS
Advanced development stage. Looking for production partners in Germany
and USA.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Lea Schlude
PRODUCERS Nina Fernandez, Lea Schlude
