Wild Faces of Switzerland II
Switzerland is a country of contrasts, sculpted by the Alps, forged by the elements: fire, water, earth, and air.
With unique wildlife and landscape footage, this film series takes us through Switzerland’s natural world – under the spell of the elements. Varied, surprising, and full of natural wonders both great and small, each film focuses on a different aspect under the sign of the elements of life.
Wild Faces of Switzerland I
Episodes
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The Power of Water
From the highest mountains to deep beneath the earth: water is omnipresent in Switzerland. It shapes landscapes and provides a home for highly specialised animals and plants. A fascinating journey of discovery through Switzerland’s natural world – in the eternal flow of life.
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Reaching the Heights
A grandeur that takes your breath away: Switzerland’s mightiest peaks soar far above 4,000 metres into the sky. A spectacular journey that breaks through the cloud cover, passes the realm of shepherds and bearded vultures, and ventures up into the highest reaches.
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Precious Land
The Alps dominate Switzerland: inhabitants, animals and plants must defy steep slopes to survive. The tasks they face could scarcely be greater. An impressive journey to bizarre rock formations and unexpected havens of life.
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Between Fire and Ice
In Switzerland, glaciers meet hot springs; icy deserts meet rocky steppes. Its inhabitants are as diverse as its landscapes: glacier fleas and scorpions, ibex and bee-eaters. A fascinating journey through Switzerland’s natural world – between fire and ice.
Facts
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Original TitleWunderwelt Schweiz II
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Year2026
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Length4 × 52' (ENG, GER)
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ResolutionHD, 4K
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Film byMoritz Mayerle, Michael R. Gärtner
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Produced by
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