The return of the wolves

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Movie
Original title The return of the wolves
Country of production Switzerland
original language Swiss German , German , English , Bulgarian
Publishing year 2019
length 90 minutes
Rod
Director Thomas Horat
production Salome Pitschen, Settebello Film GmbH, co-production SRF Urs Augstburger
music Artra Trio, C. Gibbs
camera Luzius Wasp, Lukas Gut
cut Guido Henseler

The Return of the Wolves is a 2019 Swiss documentary by director Thomas Horat .

content

In the 19th century, the wolf was exterminated in large parts of Europe. It was considered a dangerous predator that causes great damage. Now the wolf is slowly returning and causing a stir. The film documents this discussion at numerous locations in Europe and the USA.

background

The film was shot between summer 2016 and summer 2019 in different locations in Europe and the USA: Ernstbrunn (Austria), Salzburgerland (Austria), Rila Mountains (Bulgaria), Vlahi (Bulgaria), Lausitz (Germany), Calanda (Switzerland ), Eriztal (Switzerland), Valle Morobbia (Switzerland), Wallis (Switzerland), Ely (Minnesota), Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Minnesota), Silesia (Poland), Warsaw (Poland).

Financing / funding

The budget was CHF 340,000. It was supported by the following institutions: Swiss Television SRF , Pro Natura , Office for Culture Canton Schwyz, Office for Culture Canton Lucerne, Culture Promotion Canton Graubünden / SWISSLOS, Markant Foundation, Temperatio Foundation, Ernst Göhner Foundation , Swiss Life Foundation “Perspektiven” , Succès passage antenne, Succès Cinéma, 3sat Switzerland .

Festivals

Criticism / media

The wolf is a subject that is very controversial in the Alpine region. The film is a contribution to this discussion and has been a topic in the media since October 2019.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Various media: The return of the wolves - media coverage . Retrieved June 13, 2020 .