The last wild rivers of the Alps are under threat. In the Tyrolean Alps, a chain of new hydroelectric plants is planned, including the controversial damming of the pristine Platzertal valley. This documentary by filmmaker Harry Putz captures the fragile beauty of these untouched alpine ecosystems and explores what’s at stake — not just for the environment, but for local communities and future generations. Through interviews with residents, scientists, and activists, Down To The Last Drop reveals the high environmental cost of outdated energy policies in the face of the global biodiversity and climate crisis.

Director

Harry Putz

Cast

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Lilian Dagostin

Österreichischer Alpenverein, Leitung Raumplanung und Naturschutz

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Anita Hofmann

Citizens' initiative for a livable Kaunertal

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Bernhard Steidl

CEO SOURCE TO SEA Kajakschool

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Bettina Urbanek

Water protection expert WWF Österreich

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Leopold Füreder

Institute for Ecology at Innsbruck University

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Marianne Götsch

Water protection expert WWF Österreich

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Down To The Last Drop

32m · Released

Documentary

The last wild rivers of the Alps are under threat. In the Tyrolean Alps, a chain of new hydroelectric plants is planned, including the controversial damming of the pristine Platzertal valley. This documentary by filmmaker Harry Putz captures the fragile beauty of these untouched alpine ecosystems and explores what’s at stake — not just for the environment, but for local communities and future generations. Through interviews with residents, scientists, and activists, Down To The Last Drop reveals the high environmental cost of outdated energy policies in the face of the global biodiversity and climate crisis.