Only on Earth
2025 Spanish documentary film
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Only on Earth is a 2025 Spanish documentary film directed by Robin Petré. The film documents a journey into southern Galicia Spain, one of the most wildfire-prone zones in Europe,[1] where humans and animals alike are struggling to cope with the hottest, driest summer on record.[2][3]
- Robin Petré
- Carles Brugueras
- Marieke van den Bersselaar
- Malene Flindt Pedersen
- Signe Skov Thomsen
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| Spanish | Sólo en la tierra |
| Directed by | Robin Petré |
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| Cinematography | Maria Grazia Goya |
| Edited by | Charlotte Munch Bengtsen |
| Music by | Roger Goula |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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A Danish–Spanish co-production, the film was selected in the Generation Kplus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 15 February 2025.[4]
Summary
Only on Earth explores one of Europe’s most fire-prone regions, from Galicia to central Spain and Portugal, during a summer of extreme heat and drought. The documentary follows four individuals—a cowboy, a veterinarian, a firefighter, and a farming family on the frontline—who work to protect their homes, traditions, and environment. It also highlights the vital role of native wild horses in mitigating wildfire damage.
Appearances
- San a firefighter
- Eva a veterinarian
- Pedro a ten-year-old budding cowboy
Production
The film directed by Robin Petré is produced by Carles Brugueras, Malene Flindt Pedersen, Signe Skov Thomsen and Marieke van den Bersselaar, under banners of Hansen & Pedersen Film og Fjernsyn and Polar Star Films.[5]
Release
Only on Earth had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation Kplus.[6][7][2] It was also selected to compete in the Documentary Competition section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival for the Grierson Award for Best Documentary and had screening on 10 October 2025.[8][9]
It had its Australian Premiere as part of the documentary feature at the Adelaide Film Festival on 17 October 2025.[10]
Vienna-based sales agency Autlook Filmsales has acquired the international sales rights of the film in January 2025.[11]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| CPH:FORUM | 24 March 2023 | Eurimages Co-production Development Award | Only on Earth | Won | [12] |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Grand Prize for Best Film | Robin Petré | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Berlinale Documentary Film Award | Nominated | [15] | |||
| BFI London Film Festival | October 19, 2025 | Grierson Award for Best Documentary | Nominated | [16] | |