Microfungi Shine in Poetic Documentary 'Holy Destructors'

In November 2025, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) will host the world premiere of 'Holy Destructors,' the sophomore documentary from Lithuanian director Aistė Žegulytė. The film, which will also screen at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, explores the invisible world of microfungi that emerge during the decay of organic matter.

Žegulytė's fascination with fungi stems from their ability to transform decomposing bodies into nourishing energy for the soil, fueling the endless cycle of life. Merging archival and new footage, the director takes the audience on a poetic journey through a microscopic lens, revealing the magician-like powers of these ancient organisms.

"Biodestructors are microfungi that existed millions of years before humans and will likely outlive us," reads the film's synopsis. "Their presence transforms bodies into extraordinary energy that nourishes the soil and gives rise to new life in this endless cycle." Žegulytė's rare ability to explore complex scientific ideas with visual precision and artistic flair is on full display in 'Holy Destructors,' which promises to captivate audiences with its unique perspective on the natural world.