# Materia Prima (2026)

**Genres:** Documentary

**Duration:** 89 min

**IMDb:** [7.0](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40601764/)

**Letterboxd:** [link](https://letterboxd.com/film/materia-prima-2026/) (n/a)

**Rotten Tomatoes:** [Tomatometer: n/a, Popcornmeter: n/a](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/materia_prima)

## Description

Huge lithium deposits in Bolivia are raising global interest. Negotiations on raw material extraction begin, 500 years after the start of colonisation. A historic document from the 16th century puts the present into perspective.

## Details

**Premiere:** 22 Oct 2026 (in 25 days)

**Director:** Jens Schanze

**Countries:** Germany

**Languages:** Spanish

**Open-air showtimes:** No

## Showtimes in Düsseldorf

The movie is not showing in cinemas yet. Screenings are expected to begin on 22 Oct 2026.