Films of the TV channel "Living Planet" became participants in international festivals

The documentaries “Wanted Owl” and “Leo 80. The Story of a Leopard” will take part in prestigious festivals in Germany, Estonia and Kyrgyzstan.

Films of the Living Planet channel were included in the competition program of the best eco-festivals in the world, such as Green Screen, Matsalu Nature Film Festival and MӨNGҮ. All film forums are devoted to environmental problems and biological diversity, and the documentary works presented in the competition program always touch upon important issues of environmental protection and conservation of natural resources.

“We are pleased that films about the Russian nature, which we are so proud of, were liked by an international audience. Nature speaks the same language with everyone. We hope to see the projects of our channel in the final of the competitive program, ”says Maria Morgun, editor-in-chief of the Living Planet TV channel.

Premiere of the film “Leo80. The story of a leopard ”took place on the channel in 2016 and caused a real sensation. The real story of saving a wounded animal has affected the hearts of millions of viewers. In the film, the story is conducted in the first person, that is, the viewer sees everything that happens as if through the eyes of a leopard. From the moment you get into the trap to the thrilling denouement - will the rare wild cat manage to return to nature or have to stay among people. To realize the director’s plan, the film crew had to climb trees, walk along logs, jump streams and use additional devices like leopard glove-paws. As a result, the “story of a leopard” that happened in the Far Eastern Reserve turned into a real television drama.

In September last year on the TV channel "Living Planet" a screening of the documentary "Wanted Owl." Finding a fish owl nest in the Ussuri taiga is almost impossible. To see and remove his chicks seemed an impossible mission. Even the best ornithologists of the country could not guarantee the creators of the film, and the filming process was complicated by difficult climatic conditions - the fish owl nests and takes offspring in February in a 40-degree frost. As a result, the viewer sees both the search for the bird and the terrible story of the photographer who embarked on this adventure.

The results of the competition program of the festivals will be available very soon. MӨNGҮ Film Forum will be held from September 3 to 6, Green Screen Festival - from September 12 to 16, and the Matsalu Nature Film Festival - from September 19 to 23.

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About the Living Planet channel

The first Russian television channel dedicated to nature and translated into seven of the most popular languages in the world. The content of the Living Planet includes studies of the wild nature of Russia, exclusive projects of authors and leading channels that have no analogues on the world TV market, expeditions, impressive full-scale shooting of inaccessible corners of the planet, rare animals and an incredible close-up world.

Green screen

International Ecological Film Festival, which annually gathers all spectators who are not indifferent to our common green house in the German city of Eckernförder. The festival shows very bright and dynamic film works on ecotematics and everything that can be connected with it. Numerous round tables and discussions are also held at the venue.

Matsalu International Nature Film Festival

The international festival, which takes place annually in Estonia, shows the best national and international works, which reveal the theme of biological diversity and its protection. The festival is an excellent platform for communication between Estonian filmmakers and industry representatives from around the world. The festival includes photo exhibitions, meetings with photographers, directors and other cultural events.

MӨNGҮ

International Film Forum of Ethno-Ecological Films, which takes place annually in Kyrgyzstan. The festival is dedicated to supporting the movement to conserve natural resources, protect the environment and biocultural diversity.