The Bark Beetle of Šumava

Set in the National Park of Šumava, the documentary examines how the bark beetle has been damaging the spruce trees since the early 2000s. The film highlights the forest's vulnerability due to decades of intensive monoculture, which left it unprepared for such an invasion.

The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of a significant political controversy that emerged in 2011. This conflict involved the park's administration and various environmental NGOs, showcasing two differing perspectives on humanity's relationship with nature. The film captures the struggle of the bark beetle for survival amid the destruction it causes.