How to Live on Earth is a visionary feature documentary that explores our vital connection to nature and its role in our future. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, this ultimate "how-to video" features inspirational, cutting-edge stories and powerful cinematography from around the world to reveal how humans are learning to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges. Heart-warming, entertaining, energising, the film presents a hopeful vision of a future within reach — one in which nature thrives, and so do we.
Join us for a screening in Room 2A of Barnstaple Library for this hopeful, urgent feature documentary exploring how humanity can build a safe and thriving future by working with nature, not against it.
Film runtime 96 minutes
This screening is fully funded - donations to the library are always welcomed.
"By centring the film around personal stories – from scientists and Indigenous activists to farmers and economists – we reveal what it really means to protect and restore nature."
— Fredi Devas, Director & Producer
Event
How To Live On Earth -film screening Barnstaple Library
on 5th October 2026
- Community events
- Films & TV
- Environment & conservation
- all ages
- Barnstaple