Wild Amsterdam

Years of production: 2016-2018 | Released: March 2018 | Dutch title: De Wilde Stad

Wild Amsterdam is an urban wildlife film that shows the dynamics, speed, power, beauty and humor of nature in an urban environment with surprising plot twists. A compelling story full of adventurous encounters between animals and people.

The film paints a picture of the city from a completely new perspective – that of its unnoticed inhabitants, the many wild animals and plants. In the wake of the world’s most successful animal species, humans, many animals and plants have expanded their habitat into the city. They profit creatively from human activities and facilities.

The city is an adventurous jungle, an ecosystem in itself

Mountain ranges of glass and concrete, industrial savannahs, miles of sewage pipes. For many wild animals, trees and plants, our streets, tunnels, waterways and brick buildings are just as suitable and attractive as a primeval forest or a new wilderness. The city doesn’t displace or replace nature, it is nature. Commuting gulls and vinex foxes are just as wild and special as seals and the pandas.

Behind the scenes

Wild Amsterdam is produced by EMS Films Holland BV. Veldkijker Films was hired for cinematography.