Sebastian Mulder

A film that shows how animals experience New Year's Eve fireworks. We follow their mounting stress, as seen from the perspective of dogs wearing GoPros.

Each year, millions worth of fireworks light up the Netherlands. People enjoy this but for animals it is a nightmare. Sebastian Mulder's documentary, using GoPro-equipped dogs, captures the animals' fear and stress, from daytime bangs to the deafening midnight spectacle. We also witness panic among wild and domesticated animals, filmed with infrared cameras. No commentary is needed, the images and sound speak for themselves, and the message is loud and clear, even louder than the fireworks.