the Monk vulture

Directors: José Antonio Vallejo Oreja

The monk vulture, with its 3-meter wingspan, is the largest bird of prey circling the skies of Old Europe. It is also one of the largest birds on the entire planet.

This majestic creature, which was in danger of extinction throughout the 20th century, can no longer be found on most of the European continent. A few individuals remain in Greece and on several Mediterranean isles, but most of the survivors have found refuge in the wooded inland areas of the Iberian Peninsula.

And it is here, in a remote part of wild Iberia, where our story unfolds.

Our protagonists are a pair of monk vultures who are working tirelessly to ensure the survival of their only chick.

But all the efforts made by these two parents may not be enough. It is the forest and the laws of nature that will ultimately decide whether the little vulture will live or die.

Let’s tag along with this singular family. Theirs is a story that is anything but smooth, full of struggle, but also tenderness… They are surrounded by a unique natural setting that is brimming with life, where all of the inhabitants fight daily to ensure their own survival