Horse Woman

A fiercely independent 80-year-old scientist battles patriarchal science and inner turmoil, seeking to reveal the hidden wisdom of wild horses.

Director: Lizzie MacKenzie

Producer: Emily Copley and Lizzie Mackenzie

Production Companies: Green Ray Films and Of The Wild productions

Screen Scotland support: The film accessed £50,000 through Screen Scotland's Film Development and Production Fund


Synopsis

A fiercely independent 80-year-old scientist has spent her life observing wild horses from the edges of human society. Now, as their ecosystem - and ours - faces collapse, she discovers, in their freedom, a path back to a world we’ve all left behind.


More information

Markets: Sheffield DocFest MeetMarket 

Festivals: Horse Woman will be featured as part of the Docs-in-Progress Scotland Showcase at Cannes Film Festival 2026 on Friday 15 May 2026.

Image credits: Still courtesy of Scottish Documentary Institute