Dear Friends,

In tune with the vibrant colours of the season, we wish to share the above image and take a moment to reflect on it. We think it's profoundly revealing. Both structures, apparently different but in reality almost identical. The key difference between the molecular structure of chlorophyll and hemoglobin lies in their metal components. Plant blood contains a molecule of magnesium (Mg), while human blood has a molecule of iron (Fe). And cosmologists tell us that in the beginning everything was formed from exploding stars. So, the next time you look at plants, think about how close our blood is to the blood of our green friends!

As this is a time to celebrate, to share and to appreciate life, we hope the image is a reminder of how we are all simply made of the same stuff and connected to each other, to nature and to the entire planet, regardless of how different we may think we are.

Thank you to all our friends, followers, colleagues and our wonderful filmmaking tribe for sharing another inspiring and equally challenging year. We are humbled and honoured to be part of such a vibrant and passionate international documentary community. Together, we have pushed boundaries and told powerful stories. Here's to a bright 2025 filled with creativity, collaboration, and countless inspiring documentaries.

The Aconite office will be closed for the holiday season between December 23 and January 6.

Until then, we wish you a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year!

Aconite Team