The Cry of the Eider
Once the proud symbol of the Baltic Sea, The Common Eider is now disappearing at an alarming rate. The Cry of the Eider follows a group of dedicated people fighting to save this iconic sea bird from the brink of collapse.
Through breathtaking footage and powerful yet intimate human stories, the film uncovers the deeper forces driving the Eider’s decline — from environmental change to human impact — and asks what this tragedy reveals about the state of the Baltic Sea itself.
This is not just the story of one species. The Eider’s fate mirrors the uncertain future of an entire ecosystem. As nature is reshaped by powerful global forces, can individual action still make a difference?
Is there still hope for the Eider — and for the Baltic Sea? (2025)
Director and Scriptwriter: Kimmo Ohtonheimo
Producer: Kimmo Ohtonheimo
Cinemaphotographer: Jukka Koskinen, Kimmo Ohtonheimo
Editor: Altti Sjögren
Original music: Arttu Silvast
Sound Design: Petrus Rapo
Aerial Photography: Jukka Koskinen
Underwater Photography: Vesa-Matti Väärä, Jukka Rapo
Additional Photography: Tapani Linnanmäki, Vesa-Matti Väärä
Sound recording: Kimmo Ohtonen, Petrus Rapo
Audio Engineering: Petrus Rapo
Picture Post-Production and Mastering: James Post
Colour Grading: James Post / Tommi Gröhn
Translator: Katja Juutistenaho
Music Supervisor: Arttu Silvast
Additional Music: Epidemic Sound
Location Co-Ordinator: Arto Komulainen