Only on Earth
Description
The rolling hills of Galicia, dotted with herds of wild horses and bleating sheep, paint an idyllic picture—at least until wildfires rage over the region during an exceptionally hot summer. Firefighters, veterinarians, and shepherds tend to the blaze and its aftermath, struggling to keep pace with the brisk descent into destruction. With a patient and immersive gaze, the camera weaves through the lives of these dedicated people as they grapple with their rapidly changing world. Cinematographer Maria Grazia Goya’s images are ravishing in Robin Petré’s unhurried, observational documentary that captures a single season in this autonomous corner of Spain. Filled with empathy, Only on Earth measures the cost of Earth’s changing climate through the experiences of those facing its enormous impact as they fight to preserve their home. —Bedatri Choudhury
Robin Petré is a Danish film director and artist. She’s a Doc Nomads MA graduate and an alumna of Berlinale Talents, Sundance Institute, Nordic Film Lab, and IDFAcademy. She made her feature debut with From the Wild Sea (2021). Only on Earth, which received the Cannes Marché du Film Docs-in-Progress Award in 2024, is her second feature.
Film Details
LanguageSpanish, Galician
Year2025
Runtime92
CountryDenmark, Spain
DirectorRobin Petré
ProducerSigne Skov Thomsen, Malene Flindt Pedersen
Executive ProducerCarles Brugueras, Marieke van den Berssselaar
EditorCharlotte Munch Bengtsen
CinematographerMaría Goya Barquet
MusicRoger Goula
Print SourceAutlook filmsales
Closed CaptionsClosed Captions are confirmed for this film
Audio DescriptionAudio Descriptions are not currently confirmed for this film
American Sign Language (ASL) InterpretationAmerican Sign Language Interpretation is not currently scheduled for this film
