The Cry of the Eider
Haha appihüüd
2026
Entry 26-77 | Finland | 2025 | 52’ | Language: Finnish
Swedish | Subtitles: English
Original title: Haahkan hätähuuto
Once the proud symbol of the Baltic Sea, The Common Eider is now disappearing at an alarming rate. The Cry of the Eider follows a group of dedicated people fighting to save this iconic sea bird from the brink of collapse. Through breathtaking footage and powerful yet intimate human stories, the film uncovers the deeper forces driving the Eider’s decline — from environmental change to human impact — and asks what this tragedy reveals about the state of the Baltic Sea itself. This is not just the story of one species. The Eider’s fate mirrors the uncertain future of an entire ecosystem. As nature is reshaped by powerful global forces, can individual action still make a difference? Is there still hope for the Eider — and for the Baltic Sea?
Director
Kimmo Ohtonheimo
| Cinematography
Jukka Koskinen, Kimmo Ohtonheimo
| Editing
Altti Sjögren
| Composer
Arttu Silvast
| Producer
Kimmo Ohtonheimo
| Production Company
Bad Dog Productions
| Distributor
Bad Dog Productions
| Original Title
Haahkan hätähuuto
2026
The film attracted attention because the fate of eider ducks in Matsalu has mirrored what is depicted in the film. The decline in eider numbers reflects the changes and vulnerability of the entire Baltic Sea ecosystem and clearly illustrates the interconnections between species. These connections are highlighted effectively in the film, which also presents potential solutions.
The film prompts reflection on our own role in nature conservation and offers a glimpse into both the nesting habits of these mysterious seabirds and the practical species-conservation efforts undertaken by people. Through beautiful nature footage and the stories of dedicated individuals, the film demonstrates that nature conservation requires knowledge, care, and action.
| Director | Kimmo Ohtonheimo |
| Cinematography | Jukka Koskinen, Kimmo Ohtonheimo |
| Editing | Altti Sjögren |
| Composer | Arttu Silvast |
| Producer | Kimmo Ohtonheimo |
| Production Company | Bad Dog Productions |
| Distributor | Bad Dog Productions |
| Original Title | Haahkan hätähuuto |
| Entry Number | 26-77 |
| Country of Production |
Finland
|
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Running Time | 52’ |
| Language: | Finnish Swedish |
| Subtitles: | English |
