Overview
The wolf was almost completely eradicated in Europe over the past few centuries. The species also disappeared from the Netherlands 150 years ago and it was believed that this was forever. Only small populations survived in the large forests of Eastern Europe. In recent decades, not only did the wolf get legal protection, it also started a remarkable comeback. With time this magnificent animal found its way back from Poland through Germany to the Netherlands and Belgium. The carnivore, around which there are many myths and which is very often portrayed as bloodthirsty, welcomed back by many and despised by others. Are wolves really that dangerous to people? This exceptional documentary follows the journey of a young, lone wolf which grows up in eastern Germany and then head westwards on its search for its own territory and a consort to finally settle down in the Netherlands to found there the first permanent wolf pack since the extermination of the species long time ago.
Production
Ipsida Wildlife Productions · BNNVARA · ARTE
Cast & Characters
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk
Self - Narrator (voice)
Abel Kieboom
Boy
Wim Traa
Grandfather
Otto Tausk
Conductor
Peter Verdouyn Lunel
Flute Player
Peter Wolterinck
Percussionist
Sigurd Smit
Hautboyist
Winnie Hanel
Violinist
Kirsten Jeurissen
Horn Player
Directors & Crew
Maarten Treurniet
Writer
Sander Emmering
Producer
Henk Meeuwsen
Writer
Cees van Kempen
Producer
Alan Miller
Writer
Sander van den Eeden
Producer
Screenshots & Stills
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