Manufactured Landscapes (2007) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2007 · 80 min · English

#9,835 5

Directed by

Jennifer Baichwal

This visually striking documentary showcases the large-format photographs of acclaimed photographer Edward Burtynsky, depicting the dramatic reshaping of China’s landscape. The film explores the impact of rapid industrialization, revealing immense scale and profound environmental consequences. Through Burtynsky's perspective, the documentary presents a compelling and often unsettling portrait of a world undergoing immense change, prompting reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature and the cost of progress.