Echo of Greenland premieres in Andorra as a visual warning on climate change

Nicolas Samsoen brings Greenland to the big screen with Echo of Greenland, which premieres this evening at 20:30 at the Illa Carlemany cinemas. The 32-minute documentary, produced by SSN Production in collaboration with FEDA, aims to reveal the beauty and fragility of Greenland, the vastness of its landscapes and the daily life of its inhabitants through a deeply personal perspective.

Samsoen says the project began after a decisive meeting and that Greenland was an obvious destination because of its central role in the climate: a kind of shield for the Northern Hemisphere whose changes influence Europe's weather now and increasingly in the future. An acrobat and professional stunt performer, he taught himself from age 14 using online videos and spent more than eight years performing on stage. That artistic background, he says, helped him develop a unique visual sensitivity and a different way of telling stories through images.

His connection to nature, which led him to settle in Andorra, and his encounter with expedition leader Matthieu Lys were key to launching the film. Invited to Greenland, Samsoen saw an opportunity that combined adventure, visual storytelling and the desire to make something meaningful. The mid-July expedition was full of firsts: he had never before taken part in an expedition or made a documentary. The biggest challenge was managing the project himself. Producing a documentary from start to finish was a colossal task, but he says he learned a great deal and gained significant professional experience in a short time.

The finished film uses strong visual language to show glacial landscapes and the territory’s vulnerability to climate change. Samsoen also emphasizes his deep connection with local people, describing Greenlanders as generous, eager to share their culture and living in close relation to a changing environment — an interaction that left a lasting impression on him.

The stated aim of Echo of Greenland is to spark public curiosity and sensitivity: Samsoen hopes viewers will seek out more information and be moved to act. The Andorra premiere is only the starting point; SSN Production plans to bring the film to festivals and digital platforms to broaden awareness of a reality the director frames as both a warning and a place worth protecting.