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Wild Philippines – Guardians of Nature

52' (ENG, GER)

Experience a kaleidoscopic archipelago of cloud forests, gorges, rivers and reefs, and meet the people who embody the diversity of the Philippines and strive to preserve it.

Alongside spectacular landscapes and fascinating wildlife, we encounter people who stand for the diversity of this many-facetted country. On the island of Luzon, Tess and Amante fight for the rare Philippine crocodile. In the mountain village of Buscalan, the world’s oldest tattoo artist Whang-Od Ogay preserves a centuries-old tradition. In Manila, 70-year-old Jeepney driver Mimi unwaveringly claims her place. On the island of Mindanao, we venture into the volcanic slopes, the last breeding ground of the Philippine eagle. And on the island of Negros, in the small town of Bayawan, e-rickshaw driver Ronald drives his customers through the streets with battery power . Together, these interwoven stories create a multifaceted portrait of the Philippines, bringing us face to face with breathtaking nature and the people who call it home.