Ani Mrelashvili

Eka and Natia leave their childhood behind and ignore societal customs to escape from their turbulent family lives.

A young man comes out of his apartment and forgets his key for the car at home. He shouts after his mother to make her throwing the key out of the window. He is waiting for his mum.

A tiny parcel shop in Berlin, which sends packages to faraway loved ones, offers the city’s Georgian community a slice of home.

Once a week they meet in an apartment to escape the big city and to become poets for a few hours. On one of these days an unexpected guest pays them a visit.

Although high mountain ranges occupy only a small part of the Earth, they are crucial to life on the planet. As the “water towers of the world,” they supply over two-thirds of global freshwater resources and provide sanctuary for endangered species. This series journeys across Europe’s spectacular mountain landscapes, revealing how these remote regions have shaped humanity’s past and continue to influence its future. Through powerful personal stories and breathtaking scenery, it shows how mountain communities are adapting to change—using innovation to preserve ancient traditions, from drone-guided reindeer herding in Norway to sled dogs assisting hikers in the Italian Alps—while the return of the bearded vulture to Spain offers hope for the future of these fragile environments.