'We Have to Survive' Boarded by Taskovski Films

Feb 28, 2026 8:12am PT ‘We Have to Survive’ Boarded by Taskovski Films Ahead of Premiere at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (EXCLUSIVE) By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest Paramount’s Apparent Victory in Warner Bros. Bidding War Sparks Optimism and Concern From Global Players: ‘Fewer Global Decision-Makers Mean Fewer Buyers’ 1 day ago PBS Distribution Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Trespasses’ and ‘I Fought the Law’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago Petition in Support of Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Surpasses 2,800 Film Industry Names, Including Sean Baker, Todd Haynes and Tilda Swinton 2 days ago See All Taskovski Films has come on board as the sales agent for “We Have to Survive,” which has its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival, which runs March 5-15. The film, written and directed by Tomáš Krupa, reveals the challenges of a changing world, and the quiet strength of those living through it, illustrated with a number of character-driven stories. The film travels from the fragile Outer Banks of the U.S., where the ocean slowly reclaims the land, to the vast Mongolian desert, where a family plants trees against the wind, and on to the underground town of Coober Pedy in Australia, where people build their lives beneath the burning earth, and the icy shores of Greenland, where ancient fishing traditions have new beginnings. Related Stories ‘House of David’ Season 2 Sets March Release Date at Prime Video Amazon MGM Studios Developing First U.S. Adaptation of Bestselling Spanish Author Mercedes Ron’s Novels (EXCLUSIVE) Irena Taskovski, head of acquisitions at Taskovski Films, says: “ ‘We Have to Survive’ brings us face to face with lives already reshaped by a changing climate. But it is not just the scale of the crisis, but the human dignity, and care that emerge within it. These stories remind us that climate change is not distant, it is lived, shared, and deeply human. At a time when the future can feel uncertain, Tomáš Krupa’s film offers something essential: a sense of connection, responsibility, and a reminder that we are all under the same sky.” Popular on Variety The film is produced by Krupa for Hailstone. The co-producers are Christian Popp (Yuzu Productions), Peter Drössler (Golden Girls Film), and Arash T. Riahi (Golden Girls Film). Cinematography is by Martin Čech and Ondřej Szollos. Krupa was the recipient of the Sun in a Net National Film Award, the IGRIC Film and TV National Award, and the Slovak Film Critics’ Award for his feature documentary “The Good Death” (2018). In 2013, he founded his production company, Hailstone, which focuses on creative documentaries and art-house feature films. His profile was recognized internationally when he was selected for the Emerging Producers 2020 program, presented at Ji.hlava Intl. Documentary Festival. Most recently, he co-produced the Austrian-Slovak historical drama “Perla,” which won Best Austrian Film at Viennale in 2025. Jump to Comments CJ ENM’s TVING Expands K-Drama Slate in Japan, Asia-Pacific via Disney+ and HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE) ‘Iván & Hadoum,’ ‘Ravalear: Not for Sale’ Lead Catalonia’s Varied Slate ‘Harry Potter’ Series Set to Be the ‘Streaming Event of the Decade,’ Says Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Boss Milo Ventimiglia to Star in Cop Drama Pilot ‘American Blue’ at HBO Max With David Ayer Directing ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Will Be Available to Stream on HBO Max  HBO Max Renews A24 Streaming Deal; ‘Marty Supreme,’ Charli xcx’s ‘The Moment’ Among Upcoming Movies JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...