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22 November 2001 (Czech Republic) moreTagline:
One man had the courage to do what was right...Plot:
A disillusioned ex-Communist is left behind to take care of the animals in the capital's zoological gardens until a U.N. rescue force arrives. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins moreUser Comments:
an incredibly moving war film with a beautifully-judged performance from Sam Neill moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sam Neill | ... | Ludovic |
 | Gina McKee | ... | Ankica |
 | Ulrich Thomsen | ... | Dragov |
 | Om Puri | ... | The Vet |
 | Marek Vasut | ... | Yeltsov |
| Javor Loznica | ... | Zioig |
| Srdjan Simeonovich | ... | Slavko |
| Arnost Proschek | ... | Dusan |
| Mikulás Kren | ... | Father |
| Tomás Valík | ... | Soldier 1 |
| Stanislav Hybler | ... | Soldier 1 |
| Hana Pastejríková | ... | Woman at Window |
| Drahomira Fialkova | ... | Neighbor Woman |
| Ilja Racek | ... | Stanislaw |
| Rudolf Jelínek | ... | Zoo Official |
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Ludovic: So, what do good man do in bad times?Vet: They do what's right.
Ludovic: No,they get drunk. To good men.
Vet: Ludovic, tell me, what did you do before you got into this lets say zoo buisness?
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Featuring one of Sam Neill's finest performances, this is an incredibly moving war drama about the human tragedy that is military oppression. Set in a zoo in the Balkans during a bombing siege, the film is gritty and realistic as well as poetically allegorical, showing the effects of war on both man and beast.
When a young boy and his mother come seeking shelter from the fascist paramilitaries rounding up all those who are not "patriots" (featuring a fantastic supporting performance by Ulrik Thomsen as their leader), Sam Neill's Zookeeper finds himself forced to come to terms with the mess he's made of his own life.
Why has this film not been widely distributed? Anyone who liked The Piano will love this! The audience is waiting!