ANIMAL LOVE, 1996

Austria| DCP, Color, 120’ | German
Director: Ulrich Seidl
Cast: Ernst Schönmann, Franz Holzschuh, Erich Wögerer

This provocative documentary explores the intense emotional bonds between lonely, eccentric individuals in Vienna and their pets. While it initially seems to celebrate the joys of pet ownership, the film ultimately uncovers the darker aspects of human relationships. The disturbing yet poignant narrative interrogates the human-animal connection, revealing the profound loneliness and emotional void behind these seemingly ordinary bonds, while also presenting an unconventional and heartwarming love story.