Portrait of a River explores the Dommel River in the Netherlands, a waterway that has shaped art, culture, and innovation for centuries. Once painted by Vincent van Gogh and now flowing through the high-tech Brainport Region, the Dommel has long been engineered to serve human needs. But with climate change fueling floods and droughts, and strict regulations halting development until biodiversity is restored, the river demands a new level of protection. By highlighting how residents, businesses, and conservationists are working together to revive wetlands and restore balance, the film proves that innovation isn’t just about technology, it’s about living in harmony with nature. Portrait of a River inspires us to see rivers as both history and future, reminding us that protecting them is essential for resilient communities and sustainable progress.