A love letter to nature filmed exclusively on Super 8, Super Nature proposes a new way of seeing. A celebration of all we have and reflecting on all we have to lose, this global co-creation project journeys across 25 different countries, creating a visceral, poetic and personal meditation on the natural world.

Remarkable documentary directed by Ed Sayers, that assembles a large collection of footage shot by individuals around the world, on Super 8mm film cameras, illustrating the diversity of the natural world as well as the challenges it faces. Captured by a combination of professional filmmakers and local enthusiasts alike, scored with diverse music and accompanied with 11 different languages, Super Nature sees a growing network of makers take to this antique format, to share images, thoughts and philosophies in a gentle, beguiling way. The result is a fresh perspective on the most pressing subject of our times.

Reviews

‘A really really remarkable film capturing the wonders of the world on Super 8. Uplifting… life-affirming… organic… It feels like it’s got a physical soul to it. I want people to see it in cinemas, it is a theatrical experience’ Mark Kermode, Kermode on Film Podcast

★★★★ ‘A triumphant collage of hope for the natural world.’ The Guardian

★★★★ ‘An episodic, arresting portrait of the natural world....gorgeous, fascinating debut feature.’ The Irish Times

★★★★★ ‘Truly a masterpiece, this is British independent filmmaking at its best.’ The Morning Star

★★★★ ‘Luminous and soul-soothing patchwork documentary.’ Sight and Sound

★★★★ ‘Its magic deserves to be shared with an audience.’ Time Out

★★★★ ‘An immersive reminder to look up at the incredible creatures around us, and at each other, and as effective a love letter to celluloid as anything from JJ Abrams.’ Little White Lies

★★★★ ‘Beguiling and beautiful.’ The Irish Independent

★★★★ ‘Whether it’s on land, underwater, or from the air, each shot is a spectacular triumph of filmmaking.’ The Upcoming

★★★★ ‘A beautifully textured odyssey through nature and humanity’ The Skinny

★★★★ ‘Quietly radical, visually enchanting and emotionally resonant...one of the year’s most original documentaries.’ Filmuforia

‘A visually distinctive, globe-spanning portrait of nature’ The Hollywood Reporter

‘Ravishing and unpredictable’New Scientist

‘Impactful… warm and immediate’ Screen Daily

‘Sublime’ Screen Mayhem

‘A joy to watch’ Cine Europa