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White Bim Black Ear

1977·Movie
3h 2min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A touching story about a white Gordon Setter with black ear, who became homeless because of his master's illness. His master, Ivan Ivanovich, a man far from being young, fond of hunting and nature, took a puppy to live with him, despite the dog's black ear being a "shame of nature" to his breed. The man always took his dog, whom he called Bim or Bimka, to hunting in country. Later, however Ivan Ivanovich began to have problems with heart and when the disease became worse was taken to a hospital. His dog couldn't bear waiting for the only person that ever cared for him and set out to find his master. Thus began the story of a homeless dog and his many breathtaking and exciting adventures, encounters of many people, kind and evil, and leads to an unexpected and heart-rending end.
Dog's LoyaltySoviet EraSocial CommentaryPathos and MelancholyLost Dog StoryHuman CrueltyEmotional JourneyHeart-wrenchingRussian Literature Adaptation

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Where can I stream White Bim Black Ear legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is White Bim Black Ear worth watching?

82
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is White Bim Black Ear?

3 h 2 min

White Bim Black Ear runs 3 h 2 min.

What language is White Bim Black Ear in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch White Bim Black Ear?

5BYGBGGRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Bim Black Ear in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does White Bim Black Ear use?

All Dogs Are PurebredBittersweet EndingBlade-of-Grass CutThe Cavalry Arrives LateDiabolical Dog CatcherDiabolus ex MachinaEpic MovieFlashbackGossipy HensThe Hero DiesSlice of LifeMatch Cutand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for White Bim Black Ear, including All Dogs Are Purebred, Bittersweet Ending, Blade-of-Grass Cut.