Lupi Nostri: In a Landscape of Fear and Love
In an Italy polarized between wolf-defenders and wolf-opponents, a soon-to-be-retired professor finds himself torn between saving sheep and saving their predators.
Professor Luca Rossi dedicates what remains of his university career to study wolves, but his findings conflict with his emotions as he navigates the contentious divide between wolf defenders and opponents. As Luca tries to be as close as possible to the wolves to understand them, he finds himself facing the sentiments of those who fear and love them.
A debut film by a scientist-turned-filmmaker, documenting the last two professional years of his ex-doctoral supervisor. Professor Luca Rossi’s research on wolves is soon colored by emotions more than facts as he navigates the contentious divide between wolf defenders and opponents:
Giorgio, a transhumant Shepherd who herds over 1000 animals threatened by wolves, needs the support of Luca to reduce their attacks; Daniel is a Spanish doctoral student delving into the enigma of wolves eating fellow wolves under Luca's mentorship. Daniel and Luca rely on remote cameras to access the Alpine wilderness from their office; Mauro heads the canine anti-poison unit and collaborates with Luca to uncover the truth behind the killed wolves; Ranger Jerry employs a "spy wolf" Ventura, to track the elusive creatures. Meanwhile, Francesca collaborates with Luca on the challenging task of capturing and sterilizing hybrid wolves. Amidst the drama, Luca's friend Aurelio guides hunters through the wilderness while keeping a watchful eye on the wolves.
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