This is one of the most beautiful rewilding stories of our time, that of Douglas and Kristine Tompkins, a couple of successful entrepreneurs – The North Face and Esprit – who decided to dedicate themselves to protecting vast territories in Patagonia. The results of their actions are astounding: in 30 years they enabled the creation and expansion of 18 national parks between Chile and Argentina, covering a total area of 7 million hectares, equivalent to the size of a country like Ireland. By transforming these spaces and reconstructing natural ecosystems, the development of these parks has also enabled the creation of social bonds, developed a new form of economic activity, brought forth a political space, and contributed to strengthening the population’s sense of belonging to their territories.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
CNC1 review
Title
Rewilding Patagonia
Released
Sep 30, 2025
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
France
Original Audio
French
Runtime
1h 28m
Status
Released
Studios
Into the Rewild, CNC
