Hidden in the heart of densely populated central Europe is a little known wild secret. Here in a pristine swath of forested wetlands live the very last wild horses on the European continent. These few hundred survivors, known as the Dülmen horses, with their unique “eel” back stripes and zebra-like leg markings, live as they have for millennia. Beautiful and untamed, these animals are our last window into how horses live in the wild, their traits selected by nature rather than human breeding. This film reveals all aspects of the Dülmen herd’s existence, as well as the many fascinating species that share with them the rare and disappearing wooded wetlands of Central Europe.
For the past ten years, Christian Baumeister and his company Light & Shadow have garnered international acclaim for original wildlife films. Christian is known for his award-winning, breathtaking cinematography, detailed animal portraits and flawless compositions. He has directed and co-produced ten feature programs with leading broadcasters such as ARD / NDR, ZDF, BBC, ARTE, ORF, Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel. Passionate about wildlife photography from a very young age, Christian studied biology in his native Germany and wildlife filmmaking in the UK. Before founding Light & Shadow, his work as a wildlife cameraman took him to South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.