Because of the Bear tells a story that divides Slovak society and sparks media debates every year — the brown bear. Should it be regulated or continue to be protected by law? Where does its living space begin and end? The film follows the lives of people closely connected to this magnificent animal, exploring these dilemmas through the lens of social change. It is a deeply emotional and expert look at the relationship between humans and nature.
Because of the Bear
Directed by: Miro Remo
Produced by: Erika Hníková
Country of origin: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Year of production: 2025
Duration: 40:24 min
Category: Ecology
Miro Remo
Miro Remo studied documentary film directing at the Academy of Performing Arts. During his studies, he created the short film Arsy-Versy, which won over 30 awards at various international film festivals and became one of the most successful films in the school's history. In 2014, he completed his feature-length debut Comeback, a film that portrays the new beginning of two men whose futures were put on hold by long prison sentences. The film was showcased in the competition section at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). Remo’s satirical documentary Cooltúra (2016) examined the meaning and state of Slovak popular culture. His next documentary, Richard Müller: Unknown (2016), won the Czech Film Critics Award and was shortlisted for the Sun in a Net Award for Best Documentary. He is also active in creating medium-length television works such as Vrbovian Wind (Vrbovský veter) and Pohoda.
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