Belyy Bim Chernoe ukho

I saw this movie on Greek tv in the 80s . I was a teenager and watched it in the company of adults . There was absolute silence during the viewing . When it ended i had to dry my eyes only to see all the adults in the room trying to wipe the tears from their faces . It is an amazing film . But just like "Million Dollar Babe" it is a sad film about life , caring , love , indifference and loss . As i said , not an easy film but one of the most beautiful i ve seen .

"Belyi Bim" has a dog in the starring role, but it is first and foremost a film about human souls and the vicissitudes and uncertainty of human nature, seen through a dog's eyes. Through the many trials in his search of his beloved owner, Bim encounters a varied bunch of people, some kind, some indifferent, some evil. In the most excruciating scene (and I mean that in the literal sense) Bim encounters human kindness in the face of unspeakable tragedy. The film is based on Gavriil Troepolsky's wonderful novel, and stays very true to the book. Be aware that this is not a Disneyesque animal adventure - this movie doesn't pull any emotional punches and therefore it is not a film for everyone. Nevertheless, I'd probably give it a 9 out of 10 rating. Oh, and the cinematography is absolutely superb!

No, this movie is not about "depiction of the communist reality which mirrors itself in the human characters in the movie" as mentioned in the review below. No, this movie is about humans - in general. About our many flaws, our internal ugliness - and yet, also about true nobility of a spirit and , most importantly, hope. And about loyalty, life that is sacred. Watch it, if you'll have an opportunity.

A man and a dog merge in heart and soul. You can feel it when the man falls for Bim and you realize how much Bim loves his owner as you let his pawsteps guide you trough a lifestory that could make Benji say: "Woof, I have not yet lived".

This story will touch your heart and invite you to see the world from a four legged point of view. I give it a 10 and I haven't even mentioned the cinematography which is fantastic!

I watched it when I was a teen, and I cried a river. I'll never re-watch it again. It's just too heartbreaking. I still remember some concrete scenes from the movie, even tho I watched it like 15 years ago. This scenes had an emotional impact on me back then.