The fells of Lapland are sleeping giants. That is what ancient myths tell us. They are said to be the oldest mountains on earth and have roamed our world for hundreds of millions of years.
The film takes us into the mystical wilderness of Lapland's mountains, lakes, and rivers. It is a journey into the rich mythology of the ancient Scandinavians and Lapps, told in the form of a nature film.
Shown in
English
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This film is one of 50 selected productions 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.
“Tale of the Sleeping Giants” won the award in the “Wildlife” category at the EWFA 2025.
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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 were 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.
