Films | Filmprojects & documentaries
Films that go beyond the journey
ExpeditionXplore on film: Join us as we head to places where our expeditions become more than just a journey – to research projects, local initiatives and people working on solutions for tomorrow. This page brings together the films we’ve made along the way: intimate, honest and with an eye for what endures.
01 | ExpeditionXplore
The way there
Every story begins with an expedition: with journeys into remote landscapes, encounters with local people, and a desire not merely to visit projects, but to truly understand them.
02 | Partner & Projects
The context
Our partners contribute their knowledge, experience and practical expertise – ranging from historical research and glaciology to permaculture and innovative agriculture.
03 | Filmmaker
The story
Various filmmakers capture what unfolds along the way: striking landscapes, personal moments and stories that would otherwise often remain hidden.
Insights
Films. People. Our future.
What remains of an expedition once it is long past? In the Tian Shan mountains, the film follows historical trails and offers a glimpse into a region where science, memory and encounters remain intertwined to this day.
2024
A trek to Tagounite
Wüste im Wandel
How can life spring up again from dry earth? “Desert in Transition” showcases a project that is creating new opportunities through permaculture, patience and local knowledge – and tells the stories of people who are not merely observing change, but actively shaping it.
Film by Patrick Barylla
Marocco
Permaculture
Romana Garden
25 min
2025
An Expedition into the Value of Glaciers
Terekty
Glaciers may seem distant – yet they are vital to the lives of many people. This film takes us into the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan and explores the importance of ice for water, research, agriculture and the future of an entire region.
Coming Soon
Film by Patrick Barylla
Film by Leon Riener
ETH Zürich
University Indiana
Kyrgyzstan
Glaciology
History
60 min
Coming Soon
2026
Hydroponic and high Above
Kenia
How can agriculture function when water is scarce and traditional farming methods are reaching their limits? This film from Kenya explores hydroponics as a practical solution for food security, local knowledge and new opportunities on the ground.
Coming Soon
Film by Andreas Lienert
Thriving Green e.V.
Hydroponic
Kenia
15 min
Coming Soon
Places, Partner, Projects
The films are not stand-alone productions.
They arise wherever we are travelling with ExpeditionXplore: amongst partners, projects and people who are working on specific issues on the ground – whether scientific, social, environmental or very personal.
Marocco
Kyrgyzstan
Kenia
Sustainable agriculture
Together, we develop forward-looking concepts for sustainable agriculture, circular economy and regenerative systems.
Glacier research in Kyrgyzstan
Together, we collected samples in Kyrgyzstan for research being carried out by ETH Zurich, enabling us to identify potential problems for the region at an early stage.
Filmmaker
The people behind the camera.
Patrick Barylla
Travel Filmmaker
Patrick tells stories about nature and travel using captivating imagery and a keen sense of the atmosphere of remote places.
Leon Riener
Filmmaker & Creative Director
Leon captures his outdoor experiences in striking images – particularly when the landscape, the weather and movement become part of the story.
Andreas Lienert
Documentary storyteller
Andy focuses on people, projects and those small moments when change becomes tangible.
Film night, partnership or special cinema event?
Whether it’s a film night, a talk, a festival or an educational event, these films encourage discussion about expeditions, research, local projects and global changes.