Super Nature: The picture that used old movie cameras from 40 participants to film the natural world

Ed Sayers tells Esther McCarthy about his new documentary, on its way to Irish cinemas 

Director Ed Sayers has assembled footage from 40 different people for his Super Nature documentary. Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for BFI

A global love letter to nature shot exclusively on Super 8 cameras, Super Nature is an immersive exploration of our world and the creatures that inhabit it.

Ed Sayers’ documentary - coming to Irish cinemas next week - captures white rhinos and sea dragons, flamingos, snails and many more, as filmed by 40 people throughout the world. That it was filmed entirely on Super 8 cameras makes the experience all the more special. Filmed in the original home movie format, Super Nature makes audiences feel present and supports a new way of seeing nature.