The documentary chronicles the tragic disappearance of jogger Andrea Papi, an exploration of the coexistence between humans and bears in the Northern Italian Alps, balancing nature conservation and safety.
Nowhere else in the world do bears and humans live in such close proximity as in Trentino.
However, with the growing bear population, dangerous encounters between humans and animals are also increasing. The team of 20 people, consisting of rangers and veterinarians, tasked with protecting both people and animals, faces a particularly important challenge.
When 26-year-old Andrea Papi is found dead in the forest during Easter 2023, a grim suspicion quickly emerges: Papi was killed by the bear JJ4. This incident marks the first death caused by a wild animal in Central Europe in recent history. As forest officials attempt to capture JJ4,
the conflict between animal rights activists and bear opponents reaches a critical point, raising urgent questions: Should JJ4 be killed? How to manage the return of large predators to our forests? When do bears become a problem? And who is the true owner of nature and the forest?
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