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"The trip with our family led to the making of the film,
the film now leads its own journey and takes the audience with it."
~ Renata Heinen

A Journey in search of the Keepers of the Earth

Leaving behind their cosmopolitan life, a couple and their three young children embark on the journey of a lifetime. They travel the ends of the earth searching for a new perspective on life. In their five-year journey across six continents, they live with some of the oldest indigenous communities on the planet. They gain access to tribal sages never filmed or interviewed before, without a crew or schedule, just one backpack and one camera each. And the curiosity to listen.  

They meet the most humble yet charismatic people; unknown individuals who live under the radar of our modern society in connection with the natural world. The film reveals the deep wisdom the family discover in their conversations with these 'Earth Keepers' and its power to transform lives.  Having lived in hiding for centuries, the Earth Keepers see that now is the time to step forward and share their insights with those who are ready to listen. 

The film’s score is written by BAFTA & Oscar winning composer Stephen Warbeck.

We are working on making the film available worldwide in 2020

Behind the scenes

  • The Journey

    We decided to take a time-out for a few years to re-connect with ourselves, re-connect with nature.

  • Earth Keepers

    These earthly characters are the message in the way they live their lives, they have retained a natural balance and live in harmony with their surroundings.

  • The Family

    Meet the family that went on a journey to meet the Keepers of the Earth

  • In the press

  • The Film
    5 September 2019
    Sir Mark Rylance talks about DOWN to EARTH
    An ardent ambassador of DOWN to EARTH Mark Rylance talks why the film is important in the world and what it teaches us.
  • The Film
    5 September 2019
    Winters family on Lorraine (UK)
    The Winters family discuss their journey and making the film.
  • The Film
    5 September 2019
    Rolf Winters & Lilou Mace - Wisdom Keepers
    Rolf Winters speaks to Lilou Mace about the Wisdom Keepers in the film, their journey and the change we need to make for our planet.