Only on Earth

Only on Earth
Festival release poster
SpanishSólo en la tierra
Directed byRobin Petré
Written by
  • Robin Petré
Produced by
  • Carles Brugueras
  • Marieke van den Bersselaar
  • Malene Flindt Pedersen
  • Signe Skov Thomsen
CinematographyMaria Grazia Goya
Edited byCharlotte Munch Bengtsen
Music byRoger Goula
Production
companies
  • Polar Star Films
  • Hansen & Pedersen
Distributed by
  • DR Sales
  • Camera Film
  • Autlook Filmsales
Release date
Running time
93 minutes
Countries
  • Denmark
  • Spain
Languages

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]

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.
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]

References

  1. ^ de Diego, Jaime (March 2023). "Examining socioeconomic factors associated with wildfire occurrence and burned area in Galicia (Spain) using spatial and temporal data". Retrieved 6 February 2025. The Spanish region of Galicia is one of the most fire-prone areas in Europe.
  2. ^ a b "Only on Earth". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Only on Earth". Polar Star Films. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  4. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (16 January 2025). "This year's Berlinale Generation titles "wrest meaning from the world"". Cineuropa. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Only on Earth". Denmark Film Institute. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  6. ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  7. ^ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  8. ^ Boyce, Laurence (4 September 2025). "The BFI London Film Festival lifts the lid on the titles for its 69th edition". Cineuropa. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Only on Earth". BFI London Film Festival. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Only on Earth". Adelaide Film Festival. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ^ Leo Barraclough (29 January 2025). "'Only on Earth,' About Threat of Wildfires, Acquired by Autlook Ahead of Berlin Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  12. ^ Vassilis Economou (24 March 2023). "Only on Earth wins at CPH:FORUM". Cineuropa. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  13. ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Generation 2025 – Wresting Meaning from the World". Berlinale. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Jury Berlinale Documentary Award". Berlinale. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  16. ^ Ntim, Zac (3 September 2025). "BFI London Film Festival: Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' & Kate Moss Biopic 'Moss & Freud' Among Headline Titles — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
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