Wolves at the Borders

The Broumov region owes its genius loci to - among other things - wolves. After more than two hundred years, they began reappearing in the local forests. Some locals welcome their return. They believe they can restore the natural balance and mitigate the effects of the catastrophic drought. Sheep and livestock farmers, on the other hand, see these wild animals as a threat to their livelihoods. They do not intend to bow down to an invisible enemy. Martin Páv stands as an impartial observer in the middle of an increasingly heated dispute. His visually captivating documentary shows how the landscape and the human desire for its control are also inextricably imprinted on interpersonal relationships and politics.

 

 

“When something new comes up, we based our reactions more on mere assumptions than on reality.” M. Páv

 

Martin Páv (1992) studied feature film directing at FAMU and Asian Studies and International Relations at the Metropolitan University of Prague. Since 2014 he has been working as a director and screenwriter for Czech Television. His work deals with post-colonial identity and the relationship of man to nature. His feature documentary Kibera: The Story of a Slum (2018) received the Audience Award at the Ji.hlava IDFF.