Watch White Bim Black Ear
- PG
- 1977
- 1 hr 30 min
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8.1 (2,414)
White Bim Black Ear is a 1977 Soviet drama film directed by Stanislav Rostotsky. It is based on the novel "White Bim the Black Ear" by Gavriil Troepolsky. The movie tells the story of a beautiful English Setter named Bim and his relationship with his owner, a music teacher named Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov. The film follows Bim and Ivan's life together. Ivan is an affectionate, devoted owner and he treats his dog with love and respect. Bim reciprocates this love and is always eager to please Ivan. However, Ivan is a lonely man and has no friends or family to share his life with. Bim becomes his only companion and brings happiness to his life.
One day, Bim gets lost in the city and this happens several times throughout the movie. Ivan becomes increasingly upset and worried each time Bim disappears. He searches for him tirelessly, putting up posters and going door to door to ask if anyone has seen his dog. However, the heartless people of the city are indifferent to Ivan's pain and even mock him for caring so much about his dog.
As Bim is wandering the city, he is taken in by various people who mistreat him. He is beaten, starved, and forced to fight other dogs. The scenes of Bim's suffering are heartbreaking and will bring tears to your eyes. Despite the cruelty he faces, Bim remains a loyal and loyal dog, never abandoning his hope of finding Ivan again.
The film is shot in a gritty, realistic manner, which adds to the emotional impact of the story. The beautiful soundtrack of the movie featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin adds to the movie's overall atmosphere. The movie portrays the struggle of a man who is constantly faced with the cruelty and indifference of society and his beloved dog who is caught up in the middle of this cruel world.
The acting is superb, especially the performance of the dog who should receive as much credit as the human actors. Vyacheslav Tikhonov, who plays Ivan, gives a touching and honest portrayal of a man who is haunted by loneliness and anxiety. Valentina Vladimirova, who plays a neighbor of Ivan's, also gives a powerful performance with her pragmatic and sensible approach to life.
Overall, White Bim Black Ear is a heart-warming and thought-provoking movie that will leave you feeling thankful for the animals we have in our lives. The movie depicts a realistic view of society's treatment of animals and of the importance of valuing human connections over material possessions. The joyful moments of the movie are bittersweet, and the sad scenes are heartbreaking, but the film ultimately leaves you inspired to make a difference and to cherish the relationships we have in our lives.
White Bim Black Ear is a 1977 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.1.