“Tagliamento – King of the Alpine Rivers” gains international recognition for showcasing Europe’s last wild river.

DEAUVILLE/VIENNA – ORF-Enterprise celebrates the recent win for the “ORF Universum Nature” documentary “Tagliamento – King of the Alpine Rivers” at the Deauville Green Awards. The film was awarded in the category Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel in the Docu Competition, representing Austria on the international stage.

The Deauville Green Awards are one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to environmental and sustainable audiovisual productions. Held annually in Deauville, France, the festival brings together filmmakers, broadcasters, and industry leaders from around the globe to recognize and celebrate outstanding films and media projects that promote environmental awareness, sustainable development, and green innovation. 

For the past 14 years, the festival has been committed to showcase a great repertoire of institutional films, commercials and documentaries focused on sustainable development and eco-innovations. Winning at Deauville is a mark of excellence and a testament to the power of storytelling in driving positive change.

“Tagliamento – King of the Alpine Rivers” offers an extraordinary journey along the last wild river in Europe. Flowing through north-eastern Italy, the Tagliamento remains untouched by human intervention, supporting a unique and vibrant ecosystem. The film showcases the river’s spectacular wildlife, including rare species such as wolves, lynxes, and jackals, and highlights the importance of preserving this natural treasure for future generations. The documentary is a co-production by ORF, ZDF/ARTE and RAN-Film. 

As the global distributor, ORF-Enterprise is delighted to see this exceptional production receive international recognition. “We are thrilled that ‘Tagliamento – King of the Alpine Rivers’ has been honored at the Deauville Green Awards. It underlines the quality and relevance of ORF’s factual portfolio and serves as a seal of quality for documentary buyers all over the globe,” said Armin Luttenberger, Head of Content Sales International at ORF-Enterprise. 

“This award highlights the global relevance of stories that celebrate and protect our planet’s last wild places. We are committed to bringing such impactful documentaries to audiences worldwide – together with our valued co-production partners who form the foundation of blue-chip documentaries coming into realization,” Gernot Lercher, Head of ORF Universum Nature, adds.

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