Unser Boden, unser Erbe

Marc Uhlig | 2019 | Germany | 79 min | German version

Healthy soils are the largest reservoir of greenhouse gases after the oceans and make a significant contribution to reducing CO2. But it takes our planet more than 2,000 years to form ten centimeters of fertile soil. And yet we use our soils as if they were inexhaustible. This means that our food source is at risk – from us humans! What does this mean for the future? How must agriculture and society change so that we can pass on a living world with living soil to our children?

The documentary Unser Boden, unser Erbe shows how important and at the same time extremely threatened our livelihood, the soil, is. Director Marc Uhlig vividly conveys why this precious resource deserves our greatest appreciation. Because we can all contribute to maintaining soil fertility – whether as a farmer, gardener or consumer in the supermarket! Experts such as TV chef Sarah Wiener and environmental scientist Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker provide valuable food for thought. An inspiring plea for sustainable agriculture and sustainable nutrition.