The Sky Above Zenica

In Zenica, a massive steel plant continuously releases harmful emissions, rendering the city one of the most polluted globally, with dire consequences for its residents’ health. Samir Lemes, along with environmental activists from Eko Forum, battles against a powerful corporation, local politicians prioritizing employment, investments, and re-election, and the EU, which funds the corporation without enforcing regulations and international standards. Ironically, they label Zenica as part of a ‘Green City Project’ by adding bike lanes in a place where simply breathing is hazardous. This film explores the themes of financial cynicism, political pragmatism, and greenwashing, highlighting the unexpectedly significant involvement of Western European nations.