Land of Bears

A sober, quietly moving look at people trying to protect a threatened animal, mixing grim cruelty with moments of tenderness.

Directed by

Darya Khrenova

Genres

Documentary

Overview

The bear — a powerful and horrendous wild beast, a symbol of strength and might — now is under threat himself. Danger comes from poachers, who hunt for bear fur and bile, which is believed to heal. Danger comes from illegal hunting centers, enslaving baby animals for dog training. Yet a human becomes stronger not through a struggle or hunt — but… love. And care — for a bear. ‘’Land of Bears’’ is a film about the country, where love between a man and bear is mutual.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, survival, violence, grief

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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