22nd Matsalu Nature Film Festival prizes

Matsalu National Park Special Prize was awarded to documentary "My Sweden - A Changing Wilderness", which showcases the Nordic wilderness of Sweden and its transformation over time through the eyes of renowned nature filmmaker Zoltan Török. The film has some connection to Matsalu, as several bird species shown in the film are shared with us. The film has a strong narrative and very epic shots, depicting unique moments in the lives of these species that ordinary people do not see. Such films encourage people to go into nature themselves, to experience it through hiking.

The Czech film "Water Lost and Returned" received a special award from the Ministry of Climate. According to Climate Minister Yoko Alender, the film gives a convincing picture of the importance of wetlands and the efforts of many parties to create conditions for the recovery of nature in ecosystems damaged by human activities. In wetlands, it is necessary to bring water back.

Grand Prix was given to the film "Lions of the Skeleton Coast". It is a deeply moving story about the connection between man and nature.

Read more on the festival website.