
Delikado
A documentary by Karl Malakunas
2022
1h 34m
World premiere: Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (2022)
A gripping environmental thriller spotlighting the perilous fight to protect the Philippines' last ecological frontier
Delikado follows three environmental defenders—lawyer Bobby Chan, former illegal logger Tata, and politician Nieves Rosento—as they risk their lives to protect Palawan, a Philippine island renowned for its biodiversity. Facing threats from illegal loggers, corrupt officials, and the broader implications of President Duterte's policies, the film delves into the dangerous world of land defenders battling to preserve their homeland.