“BODIES OF WATER”
Sebastien Tobler
Social Commentary, Drama Feature
Set in the fictional Mediterranean island of San Vicari, once a tuna fishing center of Europe, Joaquin Zamorra, an aging fisherman, discovers a new catch reviving the local economy and entangles him in the dark inner workings of capitalism, testing the depths of human compassion.
Sebastien Tobler. Sebastien is a Filipino-Swiss writer-director whose mixed-race background and upbringing in seven countries shape his storytelling. His diverse experiences from Switzerland to the US are central to his artistic vision. With recognition as Emerging Filmmaker for his debut film, "This Time," Sebastien continues to evolve as an artist. Each project reflects his dedication, infusing nostalgia into the human experience. Currently, he's developing a coming-of-age feature set in '90s Bangkok and a social satire about the Mediterranean refugee crisis.
