Animal Features (Non-US) of the 21st Century
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- DirectorCees van KempenStarsAlan MillerMatthijs van NieuwkerkA wonderful documentary about the history and life of wolves throughout Europe. This documentary takes a closer look at the bonds between wolves and other animals, from how they grow up to how they hunt, breed and live.
- DirectorLisa EderStarsDiana SixChristina PinsdorfFranz LeiblAn impenetrable thicket, lynx roaming through the undergrowth and countless beetles living in rotten tree trunks. In the middle of densely populated Europe, nature is allowed to reclaim its habitat. In the Bavarian Forest National Park, a vision has become a pioneering showcase project worldwide: Humans do not interfere with nature. "Let nature be nature" is the philosophy. It was a unique experiment that triggered massive resistance among the population. The result, however, continues to amaze to this day.The result, however, continues to amaze until this day. A primeval forest is growing out of the former commercial forests, a unique ecosystem and a refuge of biodiversity. Why is it so difficult for us not to shape or even exploit nature and instead to slip into the role of a wondering observer? Why do we need more wild nature? And what can we learn from it to preserve forests for future generations in times of climate change? Behavioural scientist and peace ambassador of the United Nations Dr Jane Goodall comments on this, as well as locals and researchers who frequent this special national park. Wild heart of Europe - The Return of an Ancient Forest is more than an atmospherically dense nature movie and a sensual journey through the forest ecosystem. It takes a stand on current issues and shows with impressive images that it can exist: the coexistence of man and untouched, wild nature.
- DirectorMark VerkerkStarsAbatutuNicolette KluijverDjae Van der HelmFamous feline Abatutu presents this charming celebration of cats, showcasing their finest and friskiest moments with a collection of home videos.
- DirectorMarc PierschelStarsJan GerdesKarin MückOliver JanssensThe story of a dairy farmer turned activist who converted his farm into the first retirement home for cows.
- DirectorCarmen Cobos'Cat Stories' is the filmmaker's search for the emotional motives of millions of Dutch families to keep a cat as a domesticated pet. By means of a kaleidoscopic collection of portraits, which all center on the relationship between cats and their owners, the Spanish born director tries in an airy, humorous way to find out why we attribute human feelings to our cats, why we often care more about them than our own family members and what that says about us.
- DirectorRuben SmitMark VerkerkStarsHarry PiekemaAnimal life in the nature reserve Oostvaardersplassen in the Netherlands during four seasons.
- DirectorMark VerkerkStarsBram van der VlugtCarice van HoutenMultiple animals are followed during their life in the by humans created delta.
- DirectorJean-Jacques AnnaudStarsShaofeng FengShawn DouAnkhnyam RagchaaDuring China's Cultural Revolution, a young urban student is sent to live with Mongolian herders, where he adopts a wolf cub.
- DirectorAurel KlimtStarsJan BudarPetr CtvrtnícekHelena DvorákováLife is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals manage to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut runs ashore on their planet, and they are suddenly in jeopardy.
- DirectorTakeshi WatanabeYoshitaka YamaguchiStarsKazuki KitamuraYôsuke AsariYoriko DôguchiMasterless Samurai Kyutaro Madarame is hired by a dog-loving gang to get rid of their rival gang's beloved pet, an adorable white cat. Upon raising his sword, however, he cannot bring himself to go through with the act and the cat melts his heart.
- DirectorTetsu MaedaStarsSatoshi TsumabukiRen ÔsugiTomoko TabataA teacher and his sixth grade class raise a piglet together.
- DirectorDonald CrombieStarsShimon MooreBryan MarshallCeline O'LearyA troubled, lonely teen gets a new lease on life when he comes upon a group of selkies, mythical people with the power to change into seals.
- DirectorDi DrewStarsRichard E. GrantTom LongTara MoriceThree intrepid siblings try to rescue their precious duck from bird smugglers who want to eat it.
- DirectorVincent BalStarsCarice van HoutenTheo MaassenSarah BannierA cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan.
- DirectorMark VerkerkStarsAbatutuMartijn FischerAna Luisa SantosThe city Amsterdam from the unique perspective of the many wild animals and plants that inhabit it. Seen through the eyes of the adventurous urban cat, Abatutu.
- DirectorAnna van der HeideStarsYenthe BosBobby van VleutenJeroen SpitzenbergerThe classroom is astonished when their teacher tells them his big secret: sometimes he turns into a frog. Two kids see it as their task to protect his secret.. and to keep him out of the beak of a stork.
- DirectorEmiliano RuprahNomads follows some of the world's most charismatic animals as they travel to and from Mexico across the span of a year. Using unprecedented access to some of the country's most protected sights, the film explores the relationship between family members as they battle to survive. Mixing moments of exquisite intimacy with fast-paced action sequences Nomads captures the epic scope of Mexico's wildlife while it seeks to explain one of the most important themes of our era: migration.
- DirectorFlavio MarchettiANIMALS AND OTHER PEOPLE introduces viewers to Vienna's animal shelter and its inhabitants. The encounters between human and animal and the individual stories and peculiarities are affectionate, sometimes sad, and then again, strange. A tender gaze at the nature of the animals and a critical look at human irresponsibility.