In The Palmthe plot seems to be inspired by the Thai tsunami -20 years after the tragedy- by taking place at the time of the Christmas holidays of vacationers who went to seek some sun. But by situating its history here in La Palma, the famous volcanic island of the Canary Islands. “Since 1949, the apparently peaceful island has been a ticking time bomb,” announces the credits. “A fault still present under the water tables could cause the mountain to collapse into the ocean and cause an unprecedented catastrophe.” In short, the question is not if this tsunami will occur but when it will wipe an entire section of the planet off the map.
Between boat or divers accidents, fleeing animals and other strangenesses (disappearing mountain detectors, bats that drop like flies or even these turtles that group together as if they were preparing for the big departure), a scientist will try to alert the authorities. In vain. “People have the right to know!”
By playing on a wave of suspense, the political and economic issues of such a catastrophe or even on its human aspect, The Palm Holds you in suspense from start to finish. And pushes us to our limits at every moment. Namely, questioning our choices in these moments of life or death. Despite some floating special effects and a finale that risks causing a splash for some, The Palm hits the guts, 20 years after the Asian tsunami. Especially with its welcome little ecological message: “let’s listen to nature”. Once and for all?
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