Films by Frei Werner Schuessler

Director
MY LIFE AS A WILDLIFE FILMMAKER

2017, 135 min
by Frei Werner Schuessler

This three-part-series follows three of the world’s best wildlife filmmakers into their home countries: Mark Shelley in California, Rita Banerji in India and Jan Haft in Germany. We take part in their adventurous travels, their awe in the face of nature and their struggle for the environment: protecting hatching turtles in India, caring for endangered sea otters in California, or joining in life-threatening experiences with hot air balloon crashes and tree climbing, while tracking sea eagles in

My Life as a Wildlife Filmmaker
PASSION FOR PLANET

Germany 2016, 100 min
by Frei Werner Schuessler

The theatrical documentary PASSION FOR PLANET extends the classic wildlife genre. It takes us on an adventure around the globe. In front of the most spectacular natural backdrops and wildlife observations we dive into the universe of the world's best wildlife filmmakers. With boundless passion and commitment they devote themselves to their deepest love: The natural beauty of Mother Earth. On occasion even risking their lives for it!However, their mission is now in jeopardy! When returning to the

PASSION FOR PLANET