Lichens Are the Way
Synopsis
There are nearly twenty thousand species of them, they have been on Earth for hundreds of millions of years, and they play an indispensable role in many ecosystems. Yet lichens are usually overlooked. Ondřej Vavrečka decided to take a closer look at these fascinating organisms. His view, like the accompanying dialogue between experts Trevor Goward and Curtis Randall Björk, is both scientific and contemplative. For him, lichens represent not only a form but also a way of life. They show that an alternative to the constant expansion and reshaping of the environment can be the establishment of symbiotic communities in which every life has equal weight.
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Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ondřej Vavrečka
- Original Score
- Ondřej Vavrečka
- Original Title
- Lichens Are the Way
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- D1 Film, VIRUSfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ondřej Vavrečka
Ondřej Vavrečka
Patrik Balonek
Sebastian Kučkovský
Vít Janeček
Department Leadership Roster
Ondřej Vavrečka
Director
Sebastian Kučkovský
Editor
Patrik Balonek
Director of Photography
Ondřej Vavrečka
Original Music Composer
Vít Janeček
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lichens Are the Way.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lichens Are the Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lichens Are the Way about?
There are nearly twenty thousand species of them, they have been on Earth for hundreds of millions of years, and they play an indispensable role in many ecosystems. Yet lichens are usually overlooked. Ondřej Vavrečka decided to take a closer look at these fascinating organisms. His view, like the accompanying dialogue between experts Trevor Goward and Curtis Randall Björk, is both scientific and contemplative. For him, lichens represent not only a form but also a way of life. They show that an alternative to the constant expansion and reshaping of the environment can be the establishment of symbiotic communities in which every life has equal weight.
Who directed Lichens Are the Way?
Lichens Are the Way was directed by Ondřej Vavrečka.
Who stars in Lichens Are the Way?
The principal cast of Lichens Are the Way includes Trevor Goward, Curtis Randall Björk.
When was Lichens Are the Way released and how long is it?
Lichens Are the Way was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Lichens Are the Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lichens Are the Way was composed by Ondřej Vavrečka.