We are overjoyed to share that Only on Earth, directed by Robin Petré, has been awarded the Best Feature Documentary prize at the XXVIII edition of FICMEC, the Canary Islands International Environmental Film Festival!
Held in the breathtaking natural landscapes of Tenerife, FICMEC is one of the leading festivals dedicated to environmental cinema. The recognition of Only on Earth by this festival is a profound honor and a testament to the film’s resonant message about the intertwined destinies of humans, animals, and the natural world.
The film takes viewers deep into the heart of southern Galicia, one of Europe’s most fire-prone regions, during a record-breaking summer of heat and drought. Through striking cinematography and an intimate, immersive approach, Only on Earth captures the resilience of both wild horses and the human communities who share the same vulnerable landscape. It’s a poetic reflection on climate transformation and the shared fragility of all living beings.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the FICMEC team for creating such a welcoming and inspiring space for filmmakers and audiences to engage with stories that matter. This award wouldn’t be possible without the incredible dedication of our entire team:
🎬 Directed by: Robin Petré
🎥 Cinematography: María Goya Barquet
🌍 Produced by: Signe Skov Thomsen and Malene Flindt Pedersen (Hansen & Pedersen, Denmark), and Carles Brugueras and Marieke van den Bersselaar (Polar Star Films, Spain)
🗓️ Denmark, Spain | 2025 | 93 min
Winning this award is a beautiful affirmation of the importance of telling stories that center on the challenges—and the quiet power—of our relationship with the natural world. To everyone who has supported this journey, from our collaborators and festival teams to each and every viewer who has shared in these screenings: thank you.
Only on Earth continues its festival journey, and we look forward to sharing updates on upcoming screenings soon. Stay tuned!
💚 Congratulations to the whole team and to everyone who has made this film possible.
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