Wild (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Salvaje, Sauvage, Laukine, Dzika, Дикая
Director: Nicolette Krebitz
Writer: Nicolette Krebitz
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Keywords
Keywords: anarchist, bait, desire, fearless, office job, phone call, sexuality, social convention, wolf, wolf hunt, woman director, zoophilia
Story
Ania, a young woman living a mundane life in her cold town, has a profound encounter with a wild wolf. This event ignites within her a passionate desire to hunt the untamed creature, symbolizing her awakening sexuality and disregard for societal norms. As she pursues the wolf, Ania's behavior becomes increasingly fearless and unconventional, repulsing yet attracting those around her. The balance between nature and civilization begins to mirror Ania's internal struggle as she challenges the hypocrisies of her surroundings.
Summary
Wild (2016), directed by Nicolette Krebitz, is a provocative drama that explores themes of sexuality, desire, and societal norms through the metaphor of a young woman's obsession with a wild wolf. The film follows Ania, an office worker whose encounter with the untamed creature sets off a deep-seated passion within her, leading her to question the drudgery of her daily life and the expectations placed upon her by society. Through Ania's fearless pursuit of the wolf and her disregard for social conventions, Wild challenges viewers to confront their own attitudes towards sexuality, nature, and civilization.
