The Wild Defending Itself(2025)
The Wild Defending Itself is a feature-length documentary (90 min) by Vincent Verzat, produced by Partager c'est Sympa. The film traces his path between militancy and naturalism, his search for a balance between combat and contemplation. Based on a personal and sensitive story, the film makes the link between wild animals and the struggles being waged throughout France against the destruction of their habitats. The Wild Defending Itself sets out a path for living with dignity and preparing for what lies ahead.
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