Discover Super Nature on Film
A cinematic love letter to the natural world, Super Nature is a documentary film showcasing stunning Super 8 footage from around the globe. With its unique collaborative approach, this film invites viewers to reconnect with the world around them.
Dir: Ed Sayers
82 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom · Cert PG · English
IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%
Awards: 2 nominations total
In a world where humans and non-humans coexist, Super Nature presents a vibrant tapestry of animals, plants, and landscapes, all woven together from Super 8 footage sourced from 25 different countries.
What is the film about? The documentary is a collection of Super 8 footage showcasing the natural world, with a focus on our interconnectedness with the environment and its inhabitants.
What kind of film is it? Super Nature is a documentary film, 82 minutes long, rated PG, and produced in the United Kingdom with English dialogue and subtitles.
What has been the response to the film? The film has received a score of 7.2/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and has been nominated for two awards, with viewers praising its visually captivating footage and intimate camerawork, while also noting its uneven narrative and overuse of emotional music. Tickets or details for the screening on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings are available with the button beside this article.
What viewers say
ljvx · 4/10
Yes, Super 8 is lovely and nostalgic. Yes the contributors gave us rare access, insight and footage. However the narrative was weak. Lots of vague segues, and middle of the road, wistful statements about our relationship with nature. The interstitials with director Ed were frequent enough to suggest there should be a thread, some development, but it was not clear to me. I would like to have seen more of each contributors’ style, philosophy and…
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
This is really quite an astonishing collection of super 8mm film footage of the natural world that's been assembled by film-maker Ed Sayers. Just about everything from geese in flight to humpback whales feature as he takes us through some vivid and colourful cinematic photography that's grand, bright, juddery, pristine - indeed, just about anything that shows off just how difficult it can be to get that shot, but how rewarding it can be when you…
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