The New York Times highlighted First Flower in its pick of the week: “It’s what HD was made for“.
Where did flowers come from? It’s a question that stumped Charles Darwin and is only now beginning to be understood. Scientists in China have discovered a fossil that is revealing clues that may unravel the mystery of the evolution of flowers.
When I started this project I thought it would involve making a pretty, and only pretty interesting film. I had no idea the story of flowers was this fascinating. Of all the docs I’ve made, this remains one of my favourites.