Documentary · Sweden · 2025 · 11m

Europe's Forgotten Giants

Visenten - Den Bortglömda Jätten

Europe's Forgotten Giants poster
Director
William "Wille" Pääjärvi
Cast
Rikard Wiklund as Himself
Crew
Amanda Sawaneh — Director of Photography Elliot Forssblad — Editor William "Wille" Pääjärvi — Producer Amanda Sawaneh — Producer Daniel Waller — Producer Elliot Forssblad — Producer
Tagline

The Creature That Stood the Test of Time.

Synopsis

A story about Europe´s largest terrestrial mammal and their potential return to Swedish forests. The audience also meets Rikard, the main caretaker of Avesta Visentpark and who shares his inner reflections and hopes regarding the future of the European bison.

Mood & Themes
swedenhuman animal relationshiptributefeelingsnature documentaryanimal storypoetic documentaryanimals & naturesnowy woods
Key Collaborators
William "Wille" Pääjärvi Director Amanda Sawaneh Director of Photography Elliot Forssblad Editor William "Wille" Pääjärvi Producer Amanda Sawaneh Producer Daniel Waller Producer Elliot Forssblad Producer
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