I Kill the Bear
I Kill the Bear

I Kill the Bear

2014TV ShowIn Production1 SeasonEnglish

I Kill the Bear is a comedy about a family of bear wranglers for film sets, and why, after 100 years, they’ve decided to make this film their last. 

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Mathieu SimonetGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary follows the life of a man named Jens who is obsessed with a particular type of bear. The film delves into his unusual relationship with these animals, exploring the boundaries between human and nature. It captures his solitary existence and the intense focus he has on his subject.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its unique and intimate look at a subject rarely explored, while others found its slow pace and unconventional narrative style to be alienating. It garnered attention for its unusual premise and unflinching portrayal of its protagonist's fixation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique subject matter and intimate observational style.
  • Criticized by some for its slow pacing and potentially disturbing themes.
  • Offers a rare glimpse into an extreme human obsession with the natural world.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The documentary's subject, Jens, is a former circus performer who developed his intense interest in bears after years of working with them.

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