ZOOKEEPER

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• Release Year: 2001
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: One man had the courage to do what was right . . .; ; ; Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Day Breakers, The Piano) stars as a dedicated zookeeper in this emotionally and politically charged drama that explores the depths of human nature in the time of war. A city zoo in an eastern European country is abandoned when war ravages the city. Ludovic (Neill), a cynical ex-communist with a troubled past, and the vet (Om Puri) decide to stay and take care of the animals despite the bombing and lack of supplies. When a band of partisans lead by Dragov, played by Ulrich Thomsen (Centurion, Hitman), capture the vet, Ludovic is left completely along with the animals. That is, until he discovers a wounded 10-year old boy hiding in the compound. After being nursed back to health, the boy brings his mother (Gina McKee) to the zoo. Ludovic is now forced to take a political stand - either force the two from the relative safety of the zoo, or protect them and risk the zoo's destruction by occupying forces. Sam Neill delivers a performance brimming with quiet dignity and strong resolve. A stirring tale, based on a real-life incident that will capture your imagination.;
• Cast: Sam Neill, Gina McKee, Ulrich Thomsen, Om Puri, Marek Vasut, Javor Loznica, Srdjan Simeonovich, Arnost Proschek, Mikulás Kren, Tomás Valík, Stanislav Hybler, Hana Pastejríková, Drahomira Fialkova, Ilja Racek, Rudolf Jelínek, Ivo Niederle, Milan Krouzil, Jan Bernasek, Josef Nedorost, Jakob Schwarz, Noel le Bon, Colin Stuart, Roman Fara, Filip Truhlar, Susan Caskie, Rianne Kooiman, Marijana Milicevic, Vivienne McKee, Agnete Nordin, David Batson, Ian Burns, Thomas Klemmer, Ralph Ziman
• Director: Ralph Ziman
• Runtime: 1:48
• Company: Brink
• Media Format: Movie