Bear's Kiss (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Il bacio dell'orso, Le baiser de l'ours, El beso del oso, Der Kuss des Bären
Director: Sergei Bodrov
Writer: Carolyn Cavallero, Sergei Bodrov, Terrence Malick
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Christoph Friedel, Karl Baumgartner, Sergei Bodrov, Sergei Selyanov
Co-Producer: Enzo Porcelli, Fabienne Vonier, Gerardo Herrero, Lars Jönsson, Mariela Besuievsky, Tomas Eskilsson
Executive Producer: Michael J. Werner, Wouter Barendrecht
Companies: CTB Film Company
Genre: Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Story
In Bear's Kiss (2002), directed by Sergei Bodrov, we follow Lola, a young circus artist who forms an unlikely bond with Misha, a bear performing at her circus. One day, Misha transforms into a human being, revealing his ability to shift between forms. The story centers around their unconventional love tale as they navigate the challenges of their unique relationship.
Summary
Bear's Kiss is a modern fairy tale that explores themes of love and transformation. It stands out for its focus on the gaze and desires of its young female protagonist, Lola, played by Rebecka Liljeberg. The film blends drama and romance to create a hauntingly singular narrative that draws inspiration from 'Beauty and the Beast,' but with a unique twist involving shapeshifting.
