Through this wolf, we have seen the infinite possibilities of harmony between man and nature, how beautiful it is.
This summer's Hollywood commercial blockbuster frenzy is about to come to an end.
Last Friday, the finale was a less topical movie: [Alpha: The Return of the Wolf Companion] .
Look at the title, look at the poster, and look at the story setting—
It looks like a scenic route.
This is true. The scenery in this movie is amazing, the photographer is capable, and the natural scenery is of course the decisive factor.
So visually , it is really beautiful.
The background is set in prehistoric Europe in the Ice Age , so the hard conditions for "scenery films" have already been selected.
On the whole, the film’s photography, soundtrack and other audio-visual factors are not bad.
In addition to the beauty, what we are going to focus on now is the protagonist of the film: one person and one wolf .
Northern Europe 20,000 years ago, during the ice age.
The protagonist Keda is the son of the leader of the tribe. During a collective hunt, he accidentally fell off a cliff, was swept away by the flood and survived and wandered into the wilderness.
On the way, Keda met a wild wolf and named it "Alpha" , which means "head wolf". This pair of man-wolf partners depended on each other in a perilous way, and together embarked on the road back to their hometown.
In the propaganda notice of this film, there is also a direct summary: the first dog in human history.
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Husky attributes! How did the wolf become Wang
We probably have seen a lot of stories about teenagers and animals——
In particular, it is of the canine family .
(Where is Wang Dang, let me see your hands!)
There are too many movies about Gouzi, so let’s list a few for the time being;
There are actually many movies about the canine boss— wolf .
In the above movies, all are about the tender friendship between humans and animals .
But the wolf in the traditional concept is probably synonymous with murder and cunning .
As one of the best hunters of wild animals , people have always been afraid of them for thousands of years.
Humans ’ misunderstanding of the “cruel and brutal” wolves has probably been going on for a long, long time.
However, with the passage of time and the efforts of zoologists, we can gradually realize that wolves are not exactly ferocious, cold creatures.
The wildness of the wolf is far greater than that of the dog; it is difficult to domesticate , so it has become a frequent visitor in bedtime stories that scare children.
But many documentaries describe the more delicate temperament of wolves .
In this documentary, it tells the story of the hunter who was ordered to hunt down the wolf and was moved by the feelings between the wolf couple. Since then, he put down his shotgun to promote animal protection and promoted the change of the law .
The wolf is not as "hostile" to people as in the legend.
When threatened, to protect themselves and their communities, to attack their enemies, wild animals, nature and instinct -
What's more, it is a wild animal with such a powerful lethality like a wolf .
In [Alpha: The Return of the Wolf Companion] , this wolf who lives with the protagonist and seeks home together also provides us with a new perspective.
Through this wolf, we have seen the infinite possibilities of harmony between man and nature , how beautiful it is.
The film of the Wolf "Alpha", and actor Kodak considered fight before -
Koda, who was dragging his injured leg, was chased by the wolves and fled to the tree. Alpha bit his foot and was stabbed by him.
As the most powerful hunter group in the wilderness, when one person and one wolf first meet each other, the wolf still stands on the side of the "predator" , threatening the life of the protagonist.
However, after the wolves that hunted fruitlessly left, the kind-hearted Keda rescued Alpha;
The process of achieving harmony step by step between the two is also very delicate.
Most of what we know about the process of getting along between humans and wild animals is from a situation of opposition to a situation of domestication .
The relationship between Kodak and Alpha is more complicated.
When both are injured , the fierce opposition is naturally weakened ;
Since both sides need to save their lives and gradually find that they can rely on each other to survive, the confrontation relationship begins to ease ;
Keda treats Alpha's injuries and feeds it with water, which is also the key to further developing friendship .
After eliminating the absolute antagonism, Alpha is not completely in the position of being "domesticated";
After healed, its hunting ability is still strong ;
Although there are no human weapons and means, after long-term survival in the wilderness, the instinct, experience and wisdom of wild animals are higher than Kodak;
For Koda, who has just started his survival journey, Alpha's superb hunting skills, combined with his ability as a human being , are what both parties need most at the moment.
On the way home of interdependence and striving to survive , the two sides naturally have spiritual support in getting along with each other .
Wilderness with wild beasts, tundra with squally winds, under the ice and snow, and the companionship around him is self-evident.
The unity between the two is not only in healing and alleviating hunger, but also in the spiritual support on the way home .
For example, before the bonfire, Alpha and Keda finally had a full meal. When they were resting, Alpha silently slipped into Keda’s arms, waiting for him to wake up in the morning.
The spirituality of the wolf described in the film is not only in the interaction with the male protagonist;
There was a night scene in which the two encountered the besieged wolves. When the atmosphere became more and more tense, Alpha walked over and rubbed his face with the wolf leader, and the wolf leader took the wolves and left.
The transmission of information between wolves and their kind is so natural, as if the soul of the earth is whispering.
The link once reached, they are inseparable.
Alpha, who joined the wolves and left, did not really separate from Koda;
When Keda's life was hanging by a thread , Alpha immediately reappeared.
The most tense moment of the film, in addition to the glacier here, there is also the beast fighting in the cave .
At this time, Keda saved the lives of both sides with a single stone, and thus conveyed a message to the audience:
Keda has grown from an inexperienced and limited child to a true fighter .
The "Alpha" in the title naturally refers not only to the wolf, but also to Koda himself——
They are very powerful in their respective tribes:
Keda is the son of the tribal leader, and will lead the entire tribe in the future;
Alpha's ability is obvious (after all, it was the first to bite Koda), and it is also obvious that he has leadership in mobilizing the behavior of wolves .
They were looking for their own ethnic group and their own belonging .
Alpha has learned to get along with humans in the process of walking ;
On the way home, Keda learned to grow , learned wisdom and bravery , and maximized his kindness .
Their actions also opened a new era in which humans and canines became "best friends" .
Since then, there have been "Wang Xingren" in the human world ;
In the world of wolves, besides his own race, there is one more place to go .
Throughout the long history, generations of people and animals have coexisted and strengthened their friendship in this way .
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"Woo--", the king who created the Wang-style wilderness
Don't misunderstand, don't think too much, this film really talks about "the first dog in human history" .
The film’s director Albert Hughes himself said so.
In the process of portraying the human activities of the early tribes, not only the human nature is shown , but also the origin of the "domesticated animals" of human beings .
The movie shows a possible scenario of how ancient humans domesticated wolves, and brings an exciting and delicate emotional story——
The friendship between the boy and the wolf , the two co-exist in the harsh wilderness.
And "Alpha" , one of the protagonists in the filming process , is actually not a real wolf.
This Wang deity is called "Chuck" , and it is indeed a Wang .
Chuck is a relatively new breed called "Czechoslovakian wolfhound . "
They were introduced in the 1950s, when the Czechoslovak army bred German shepherds with wolves and gave birth to this dog breed.
And the cubs of this kind of dog are really just like in the long movie...
At the end of the movie, the tribal female mage held up the little wolf cub , saying that it was not a tribute to [The Lion King] , I don’t believe it!
Animal trainer Mark Forbes talked about working with Chuck: "It has dog elements on it, but it looks very wolf-like, and has a detached look that other dogs don't have ."
The experience of working with this dog is unique, and so is the story in the movie.
The trainer spends a lot of time thinking about the dog's psychology, so the idea of "returning to the place where the friendship started" is very moving and makes everyone more grateful for the dog's existence.
The effects in the film are also very real presentations——
In the early days of filming, Curty , who played the leading actor, often took time out in California to play with Chuck and spend a lot of happy time.
Naturally, the spark of friendship between the two turned into a wonderful chemical reaction on the screen .
In addition, Curty will follow the direction of trainer Mark to learn basic animal training skills .
In this process, Curty and Chuck developed a close bond , and formed an extremely strong tacit understanding and trust between the two .
While interacting happily, the creators also learned how to respect the habits of animals , often give Chuck their own space , and how to express their meaning to Chuck in a quiet and peaceful way.
On the set, Chuck also became a star:
" Everyone loves Chuck , everyone wants to play with it."
The creation of other animals in the film, including the dramatic trampling of bison on the edge of the cliff at the beginning of the film , uses CGI technology from Instinct Animals for Film——
This company has also done special animal effects for film and television works such as [Game of Thrones] and [Wild Hunter] . We all know the effect.
Wang/Wolf, who is so cute in and out of the play, also has touching stories and beautiful scenery;
When the hot weather turns cold, let’s take a look at this chilly and warm movie~
Okay, I will continue to see if I can pick up the dog on my way back today...
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Text: Yorkshire Viking
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