7. Recent years have seen Verhaag turn his attention to sustainable agriculture, leaving behind the taxing subject of genetic engineering to put a focus on those who deliver food in a way that is sustainable and eco-friendly. Some of the people shown across the 12 films Verhaag has made on the subject would go on and receive the Alternative Nobel Prize, highlighting this director’s recognition of their work as truly transformative. Regardless of which topic he is covering in his films, the blend of a person-focused, commentary-free approach sees stories told through the eyes of key individuals, many of whom are advocating for a better tomorrow through the work they do – be it science, farming, equal rights, or other sectors under the socioeconomic umbrella. The fierce independence of DENKmal has proven key in not only realising these projects but also ensuring they are accurate, informative, and free from the constraints of TV. Recognised as the Best Independent Documentary Production Company 2025, every documentary film bearing the mark of DENKmal reflects the ethos of Bertram Verhaag: “This is not an objective documentary – because such a thing does not exist!” This is seen through this statement being declared during the opening credits of some of his most famous films. Having lost none of his edge nor sacrificed on his values, the 81-year-old filmmaker remains as sharp as ever, which his films continue to demonstrate. More on the career of this legendary documentary filmmaker and the other projects he has delivered through DENKmalFilm Produktion can be found at the link below. DVDs are also available of nearly 50 of his films – including those discussed above – across genetic engineering, sustainable agriculture, and nuclear energy.
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