The role of fungi in the web of life

Life on Earth wouldn’t be possible without fungi. Yet they largely elude our view, as they form a finely tuned network that runs through forest soils everywhere on Earth. Whether in the centuries-old rainforests of Tasmania or in China's Yunnan Province, researchers are trying to understand exactly how fungi maintain the balance of ecosystems. 

Fungi shape weather and support life on land. They have now become the subject of modern medical research, and even have the power to break down plastic waste.
Whether under the microscope or in the woods, the dazzling images in this documentary immerse you in the mysterious world of fungi.