Wednesday
23.09.2026
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00Shells: Shaped By Nature
"Shells: Shaped by Nature" is a tribute to the enigmatic splendour of shells, celebrating intricate marvels that grace Africa’s marine realms. Yet, from what ancient origins do they arise, and how have they evolved to touch the very core of our being? As we delve deeper, we unearth stories of survival, adaptation, and the equilibrium of life beneath the waves.
Director: Barend van der WattLocation: Theatre hall (Lihula)
23.09.26 12:00 - 12:50
Nature´s Nurseries - The next wild Generation
Whether in the wilderness, on fields and pastures, or living right beside us, all animals share the same task: ensuring the survival of their young. Every species on Earth has developed strategies - and often astonishing tricks - to give its offspring the best possible start. “NATURE’S NURSERIES - The next wild generation“ shows intimate stories of animal families facing life’s challenges and celebrates the uniqueness of life on Earth.
Director: Jan HaftLocation: Theatre hall (Lihula)
23.09.26 10:00 - 10:50
Derek vs Derek
The idyllic English countryside. An intensive dairy farmer called Derek. One day his neighbour, also a Derek, forsakes tradition and starts to turn his land over to wild nature sparking a long-running feud. One Derek believes in intensive farming and producing industrially farmed food, the other is creating a haven for wildlife. The film charts the two Dereks’ often funny turbulent relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape, and the land is transformed.
Director: James DawsonLocation: Theatre hall (Lihula)
23.09.26 19:00 - 20:28
Opening Ceremony
23.09.2026 19:00 - 20:30Location: Theatre hall
On Wednesday the festival opening ceremony takes place at Lihula Culture Centre.
Thursday
24.09.2026
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00Forest Guardian: Stories from the Heart of the Woods
"Forest Guardian: Stories from the Heart of the Woods" will take you on a journey through the magical landscapes of Podlasie and introduce you to a man for whom the forest is home, and cats – a symbol of freedom. “He doesn’t just live in the Forest. He is its guardian.” The magic of the Białowieża Forest, freedom, and the fight for nature. Meet Tomasz Onikijuk – the Forest Guardian of the forest’s secrets, who has lived in harmony with nature since childhood. Herbs, wild animals, the rituals of ancestors… and the fight for every patch of the Forest. The Forest Guardian isn’t afraid to speak out – he helps refugees, protects bison and wolves, and on social media inspires young people to fall in love with nature.
Director: Małgorzata SzyszkaLocation: Theatre hall (Lihula)
24.09.26 12:00 - 13:00
Friday
25.09.2026
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00Blue Wings - The secrete Life of the European Roller
Blue and Iris are a pair of European Rollers, bonded for life. "Blue Wings - The Secret life of the European Roller", tells the story of their turbulent adventures over the course of an entire breeding season, as they strive to raise a new family. Azur, the youngest chick in the brood, will have to show determination - and sometimes a touch of luck - in order to survive, grow, and reach adulthood. The European Roller is a rare species in France, with only around 1,500 breeding pairs, and it is notoriously difficult to observe. Carl Von Linné once wrote of it: “It is the most beautiful of all our birds.”
Director: Jérôme GuillaumotLocation: Theatre hall (Lihula)
25.09.26 10:00 - 10:52
