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, where humans and animals alike are struggling to cope with the hottest, driest summer on record.
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.
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.
Release
Only on Earth had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation Kplus. 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.
It had its Australian Premiere as part of the documentary feature at the Adelaide Film Festival on 17 October 2025.
Vienna-based sales agency Autlook Filmsales has acquired the international sales rights of the film in January 2025.
Accolades
Award Date Category Recipient Result CPH:FORUM 24 March 2023 Eurimages Co-production Development Award Only on Earth Berlin International Film Festival23 February 2025 Grand Prize for Best Film Robin Petré Berlinale Documentary Film Award BFI London Film FestivalOctober 19, 2025 Grierson Award for Best Documentary
References
External links
Only on Earth at Hansen & Pedersen Only on Earth at Berlinale