description White Bim Black Ear Overview
White Bim Black Ear, released in 1977, depicts a black-eared English Setter named Bim who experiences homelessness following his owner’s decline into sickness. The film adapts Troyepolsky's novel and received a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. It explores themes of loss and displacement within the Soviet Union.
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info White Bim Black Ear Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1977 |
help White Bim Black Ear FAQ
What kind of dog is Bim in White Bim Black Ear?
Bim is a white dog with a black ear, tied in the story to the Gordon Setter breed despite his unusual coloring. The 1977 Soviet film follows him after his owner, Ivan Ivanovich, becomes ill.
Who directed White Bim Black Ear?
White Bim Black Ear was directed by Stanislav Rostotsky. It adapts Gavriil Troyepolsky's novel and stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Bim's owner.
Was White Bim Black Ear nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, representing the Soviet Union.
Why is White Bim Black Ear considered so emotional?
The film follows Bim through abandonment, cruelty, and brief moments of kindness after he loses his home. Its emotional force comes from showing human society through the fate of one specific dog rather than from a conventional adventure plot.
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