With a wingspan of three meters, the monk vulture is the largest bird of prey circling the skies of Old Europe. It is also one of the largest birds on our entire planet.
This majestic creature, which was threatened with extinction in the 20th century, is no longer found on most of the European continent. A few individuals still live in Greece and on several Mediterranean islands, but most survivors have found refuge in the forested areas of the Iberian Peninsula's interior.
And here, in a remote part of wild Iberia, our story unfolds.
Our protagonists are two monk vultures who work tirelessly to ensure the survival of their only chick. But all the efforts of these two parents may not be enough. It is the forest and the laws of nature that will ultimately decide whether the little vulture lives or dies.
Let's accompany this unique family. Their story is anything but smooth, full of struggle, but also tenderness... They are surrounded by a unique natural landscape teeming with life, where all inhabitants fight for their own survival every day.
Is shown in
English
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This film is one of 50 productions selected for the European Wildlife Film Awards (EWFA) and is eligible for the Audience Award, which will be presented in February 2026. Cinema-goers will have the opportunity to rate the film on site.
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About the European Wildlife Film Awards (EWFA)
The EWFA is the first nature film competition to exclusively honor documentaries about European flora and fauna. Presented by the German Wildlife Foundation, there are a total of six award categories. A total of 245 films have already been submitted for the first competition in 2025. A jury of experts from the fields of nature conservation, media, science, and culture selected the winners in the categories of wildlife, biodiversity, nature conservation, and storytelling. But cinema-goers also have the opportunity to rate the films. They voted for the best short film and will decide on the audience award, which will be presented for the first time in 2026.
