Fact sheet written by Francesco Assembri, Lorenzo Fierro, and Francesco Vincenzo Lamonarca from the Gastronomic Design Sciences course of the UNISG Bachelor of Science in Gastronomic Sciences and Cultures degree program
Type: Documentary
Director: Valentin Thurn
Lead actor: Valentin Thurn, Liam Condon, Johan Botterman
Distribution year: 2015
Language: English, German, French
10 Billion: What’s on Your Plate? is a 2015 documentary directed by Valentin Thurn that addresses the challenge of feeding a projected world population of 10 billion by 2050. Through a global journey, Thurn explores sustainable solutions to ensure food security without compromising the environment.
The film analyzes the current agribusiness system, highlighting its inefficiencies andenvironmental impact. Thurn visits several realities:
- a seed bank in India that preserves traditional varieties resistant to climate change;
- an insect farm in Thailand that offers alternative proteins;
- food cooperatives in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, which promote local agriculture;
- farms in Africa facing the challenges of large-scale production;
- industrial manufacturers in Japan, experimenting with advanced technologies.
The documentary highlights the dependence of food production on vulnerable markets and emphasizes the importance ofsmall-scale agriculture and local consumption as sustainable strategies for the future.
References
- Thurn, V. (Director). (2015). 10 billion: What’s on your plate? [Documentary]. Thurn Film.
