The makers of what was a surprising box office and TV ratings hit ‘Onze natuur’ (our wildlife) are planning a film sequel and second TV series. They hope that their new project will provide the opportunity for them to show they public even more the wildlife that lives here in Flanders.
The makers of ‘Onze natuur’ announced that they are going to shoot a new series and film on their Instagram account. The second series will be in six-part series and will be shown on the VRT’s first television channel VRT 1.
The first series was shown on the Flemish public broadcaster’s second channel Canvas. Like the first series, the second series will be made by the production company Hotel Bonka.
3rd most popular film in 2022
Quite unexpectedly the first ‘Onze natuur’ film became a box office success when it as released in 2022. 269,366 went to watch it at the cinema, making it the third most successful film of 2022 in Flanders.
The TV series attracted a total of 665,181 when it was shown on the VRT’s second television network Canvas and repeated on the Flemish public broadcaster’s first TV channel VRT 1 in 2023. The sequel won’t be on our screens for some time yet though. Filming will start in September and it will be between 2 and 2 and a half years before
Martens or more bats?
The first series and film were about Belgium as a whole. The new series and film will focus is on Flanders.’
The approach will also be slightly different too. “It will still be about the wonderful fauna and flora that is to be found here in this country, but in the new season we intend to delve into topics in more depth and provide more scientific background”, cameraman Pim Niesten told VRT News.
“The camera work in series was very classical. Now we're thinking about how we can make it a bit more innovative. I'm thinking about new elements in that can be brought into the format, but also about drones, cable cameras etc. We hope to leave the viewer speechless.”
‘We didn't have time to show the marten in series one. I definitely want to make up for that this time around. But I'm thinking about bats too. I filmed them for the first series, but they didn't make it into the final cut. A second series should remedy this”.
‘But even the little insects can be fullof surprises. I'm really looking forward to all the cool insect stories that I can tell. There are so many in Flanders, the choice is huge.”
There is lots to look forward to, although it won’t be until 2026 at the earliest that we will be able to enjoy the second series of ‘Onze natuur’.