Amongst the Birds

Icelandic ornithologist Arni Jónsson wakes at 3 AM to record the calls of Arctic terns. His colleague María argues with him about migration routes over strong coffee in their field tent. This 2026 documentary immerses viewers in the world of people whose lives are intertwined with birds—from researchers on remote islands to farmers protecting nests on their land. The camera follows them through storms, white nights, and long hours of observation, revealing not only avian behavior but the quiet obsession of those who watch. The film becomes a meditative exploration of the boundary between human and natural, where every wingbeat is a question of survival and beauty.