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Winter Wonderland The Witness Is A Whale
1 x 60’, 2020, HD 1 x 60’, 2021, 4K
This magical one-hour wildlife special, set entirely in the snow, will show you A thousand years ago the ocean was full of giants. Whales were at the heart of a
animal stories that will melt your heart. A pregnant polar bear searches for a snow global web, connected to everything, they were the architects of the sea and even
cave; a baby walrus tries to keep warm amongst the herd; a tiny white weasel plays land. In a basement in Odessa, top secret Soviet whaling reports are uncovered,
‘hide and seek’ with a baby squirrel. Each heart-warming tale is brought to life by a and original whalers, spies and scientists reveal that during the cold war, illegal
fun, cheeky script, evocative seasonal music, and immersive sound design. Snuggle whaling was out of control, run by the KGB. In a thrilling and interwoven story,
up and watch some of your favourite furry friends play in this ‘Winter Wonderland’! ships’ logs appear from garages, attic and cellars. For the first time, we know how
many whales were killed, and so, how many there once were. The implications to
how we think of the modern ocean, and how we can help it back to health, are
profound.
Off the Fence Productions Terra Mater Factual Studios

TODAY - NATURE & WILDLIFE

Wolverine: One Tough Mother
1 x 60’, 2021, 4K
Glamorised by Hollywood and villainised by ancestral folklore, the wolverine is both a fabled icon of the Northern Hemisphere and a modern-day superhero. Our heroine
of this story, Freya, is a 3-year-old female wolverine – shy and elusive and rarely caught on camera, she inhabits a mysterious and unforgiving world – deep in the rugged
wilderness between Russia and Finland. This is ‘No-man’s land’. Following Freya over the course of a year we document her battles against the harshest conditions and
some of the fiercest predators where Freya showcases her acute set of instincts, incredible skills, courage and perseverance. She’s carved out a niche in this hostile land
all alone and she’s determined to master her territory. But a whole new challenge awaits, she has just become sexually mature and as a first-time mother, how will she
cope when her two young kits arrive? If she fails, it’s a bitter pill to swallow; climate change and habitat loss are threatening her very existence and every kit counts. If she
succeeds, it will stand testament to the true grit which makes up every ounce of her being. She’s uniquely equipped to face all the challenges the harsh wilderness throws
at her, but will her arsenal of superpowers be enough? Probably – for she is Wolverine!
14 Terra Mater Factual Studios/Red Rock Films International/Smithsonian Networks /ZDF/ARTE/NHK/NRK