How did our world come into being? Insects were the first living creatures to take to the skies. They created nutrient cycles and food chains that form the foundation of our existence. They shaped the history of the Earth and helped shape the diversity of our landscapes by contributing to the evolution of flowers.

Insects saw the dinosaurs come and go and have significantly shaped the planet over this immense period of time. We humans see only the end result of this. Yet humans have altered the Earth so drastically that habitats are increasingly disappearing.

Through striking imagery and complemented by a sensitive narrative—narrated by acting icon Katharina Thalbach—Insects: Hidden Heroes takes us into the microcosm of insects and their often-overlooked significance.