Lisa Eder

“Let nature be nature” is the philosophy of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Despite massive resistance, this vision has become a groundbreaking showcase project. Because humans do not interfere with nature, the former commercial forests grow into a primeval forest, a unique ecosystem and a refuge for biodiversity. People from all over the world come here. They are looking for answers to the question of why we need more wild nature and what we can learn from it to preserve forests for future generations in times of climate change.

An essayistic film about the very core of humanity: we are beings created to live with and on the Earth. Yet still, despite knowing better, we destroy the very foundations of our existence. The film accompanies protagonists from the fields of philosophy, agriculture and forestry, and architecture. Their work has the potential to initiate necessary processes of transformation. Their stories are placed in a broader context: the individual as part of the whole, connection and belonging.

This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.

Sacred mountains, biodiverse reef areas, or active volcanoes – in Asia's national parks, people and animals often share the same habitat. But how can this fragile ecological balance be preserved while simultaneously ensuring a secure future for the local population? This documentary series showcases dazzling natural landscapes and portrays the people who are finding their place within them.