The Tale of Silyan
Type: Feature Documentary
Director: Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland)
Studio: National Geographic Documentary Films
Release: 2025
Description:
The Tale of Silyan is a visually poetic and deeply human story from Oscar-nominated director Tamara Kotevska, who brought audiences Honeyland. Set in a rural Macedonian village, the film follows an aging farmer and his unexpected bond with a migrating stork named Silyan — a friendship that transforms into a meditation on connection, nature, and legacy.
Through stunning cinematography and Kotevska’s signature patience behind the camera, this documentary bridges myth and modernity, weaving themes of renewal, belonging, and the fragile beauty of life on the margins.
Why Watch:
Winner of multiple festival honors, The Tale of Silyan continues National Geographic’s tradition of intimate, character-driven storytelling. It’s a reflection on how one man’s quiet relationship with the natural world can reveal universal truths about resilience and hope.
