The Land of Griffons - Short Documentary - United Kingdom

On the North-western coast of Sardinia lives the last native Italian colony of griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus fulvus). Domenico Ruiu, an experienced photographer and conservationist, tells us about the dangers threatening the survival of the colony and about the work of 'Life Under Griffon Wings' project fighting to ensure a safe future for the colony.

Riccardo Soriano is a BAFTA shortlisted  and award winning filmmaker based between Rome and London.

The Land of Griffons focus is on environmental and conservation issues. With his projects Riccardo aims at raising awareness on the impact of humans on Earth, especially exploring which anthropogenic factors have led many animal species on the brink of extinction and how humans can help restore the balance of nature.

Riccardo grew up in Calabria, the extreme South of Italy, where he established a deep connection with nature and developed his aesthetic sensibility. After high school he moved to Rome, where he gained a degree in Philosophy and studied Drama. He worked as a photographer and filmmaker working on several short film projects, documentaries and videos.
In 2020 he started an MA at the prestigious National Film and Television School (UK).

Director Riccardo Soriano