Echoes of Menchul
7 min"Echoes of Menchul" short documentary follows German ecologist Michel Jacobi, who left urban life in Kiel for the Ukrainian Carpathians, dedicating himself to preserving the rare water buffalo and rewilding horses. His journey is an inspirational blueprint for those seeking to return from city life to their natural roots. This film is a profound meditation on reciprocal healing, showcasing how Michel restores ancient bonds between humanity and the land, offering a powerful vision of harmony, resilience, and personal rediscovery within the living world.
Festivals and awards:
- Shortlist | Sony Future Filmmaker Award 2026 | non-fiction
- Best Cinematography award | MYTH Film Award
- Best International Documentary | Toronto Global Film Festival
- Finalist | Jackson Film Fest
- Finalist | Cortomontagna Premio Leggimontagna
- Nominee | Big Syn International Film Festival
- Nominee | Geza Rautenberg Award at Schleswig-Holstein Film Festival
- Nominee | Sustain Film Festival
- Official selection | TimeLine Film Festival
- Official selection | Dundee Mountain Film Festival
- Official selection | EcoFrames Environmental Film Festival
- Official selection | Carpathian Mountains Film Festival
- Official selection | Art Speaks Out
- Honorable mention | Earth Stories