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The Last Dogs of Winter
(2011)
The Last Dogs of Winter follows the attempts by a lone-wolf Canadian to revive the extinction-threatened Qimmiq, a species used by local Inuits for centuries as hunting-hounds but now abandoned in favour of motorised skidoos. The snowy wilds of remote northern Manitoba make for a stirringly picturesque backdrop for footage of the rugged but irresistibly cute Qimmiq and the polar bears who occasionally pass by - including numerous interactions that are generally playful than confrontational. Doing their best to make an impact among such skilled four-legged scenestealers are the breeder himself, a crustily ornery hippie named Brian Ladoon, and his unflappably laid-back younger Kiwi assistant Caleb Ross (a contrasting pair, both making for great company).
Directed and edited by Costa Botes ; produced by Costa Botes, Caleb Ross ; photography by Costa Botes and Caleb Ross. A Lone Pine production in association with the New Zealand Film Commision, 2011.
With: Caleb Ross and Brian Ladoon.