El Pulmo
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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29m
Once a struggling fishing village, Cabo Pulmo has become a global model for marine conservation—thanks in large part to Mario Castro, a former fisherman turned guardian of the sea. El Pulmo traces Mario’s extraordinary journey and the ongoing fight to preserve this marine sanctuary in the face of growing development and environmental threats.
MARCUS KRONEMEYER - Director
BEGONA FELIX - Director
MARCUS KRONEMEYER - Writer
BEGONA FELIX - Writer
MARCUS KRONEMEYER - Producer
BEGONA FELIX - Producer
MARIO CASTRO - Key Cast
DAVID CASTRO - Key Cast
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