Films by Georg Michael Fischer

Germany, France 2022, 81 min
by Lena Karbe

The Black Mambas are South Africa‘s first all-female anti-poaching unit, chosen by the white and male-dominated conservation authorities. Their fight against poaching challenges the role of women (and men) in their communities and South African society at large. The three women could not be more different. For Nkateko, the ranger job is only a start. She has grander career goals within conservation. Qolile trains anti-poaching dogs to support her children while her husband is looking for a job.

Germany 2021, 89 min
by Lisa Eder

In the Bavarian Forest National Park, a vision has become a showcase project worldwide. A primeval forest is growing out of former commercial forests, a unique ecosystem and a refuge for biodiversity."Let nature be nature" - this philosophy inspires Jane Goodall, behavioural scientist and UN peace ambassador, as well as locals and researchers. "Wild Heart of Europe" is an atmospheric nature film and sensual journey through the forest ecosystem. Impressive images show that there can be a coexiste