Synopsis
“Homoplastic” is a documentary that explores how plastics, microplastics and nanoplastics have left their devastating mark on the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems. Through a visual journey that takes us from the shores of Hong Kong to the remote lands of Antarctica, the documentary analyzes how this artificial material, once synonymous with progress, is now destroying our natural environment and affecting all forms of life, including our own.
The documentary guides us in a close, pedagogical and deeply reflective manner, reminding us that the history of humanity is inextricably linked to that of the planet we inhabit. With a scientific and humanistic perspective, it invites us to reflect on how contemporary consumption habits have given rise to a new geological era: the plastic era.
“Homoplastic” offers a clear and forceful portrait of how plastic is transforming our world, not only on an environmental level, but also in our human communities, our health and our relationship with nature. Through shocking images and scientific data, the documentary warns about the urgent need for a change in our habits and raises uncomfortable questions about the legacy we are leaving to future generations.
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Director’s note
When we began conceptualizing “Homoplastic”, the first thing that came to my mind was how plastic, more than a material, has become the symbol of our era. It is an invention that reflects our capacity to innovate and, at the same time, our inability to foresee the long-term consequences. This documentary is born from the need to explore not only the visible effects of plastic on ecosystems, but also the invisible connections that bind us to it: our dependence, our carelessness and the choices we have left to future generations. “Homoplastic” is an invitation to reflect on how a material designed to make life easier for us has ended up infiltrating every corner of the planet, from the crystal clear waters of Indonesia to the glaciers of Antarctica.
But this is not just a documentary about pollution; it is a human story. Through the stories we found, I wanted to give voice to those living on the front lines of this global crisis. From the workers dismantling ships off the coast of Bangladesh, facing unsanitary and toxic conditions, to the communities struggling to rescue their seas overrun by plastic waste, “Homoplastic” seeks to connect the viewer to the lives that are deeply affected by this problem. It is a reminder that behind every shocking fact, there are people and ecosystems struggling to survive.
Ultimately, this documentary is not intended as a condemnation, but as a tool for change. Despite the magnitude of the problem, “Homoplastic” is also a testimony of hope and action. In every place we visit, we find people committed to transforming this reality, whether through science, education or activism. Our goal is to inspire the viewer not only to become aware, but to be part of the solution. Because although plastic has invaded our era, we still have time to redirect its history and, with it, our own.
Info
Title: Homoplastic
Runtime: 70 min
Genre: Documentary, popularization, social
Themes: Climate change, consumerism, science, nature
Original language: Catalan and Spanish
Filming location: Spain, Antarctica, China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Uruguay
Production date: 2025
Production company: Sealand Films
Co-produced by: IB3 Televisió
With the support of: Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology – Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Institut d’Indústries Culturals de les Illes Balears and Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics.
Direction and screenplay: Julio Pérez del Campo
Director assistant: Carles Bover Martínez
Executive production: Carles Bover Martínez and Nacho Tejedor García
Production: Carles Bover Martínez and Núria Abad Rivas
Original Soundtrack: Rafa del Olmo
Editing: Julio Pérez del Campo
Assistant editor: Oslaya Zapata Jaume
Cinematographer: Julio Pérez del Campo
Design: Jaime Pozas
Sound Designer: Woofer8 – Audio Services
Color grading: Jaume Alcina
