Wild Women: Gentle Beasts
2015•1h 35m•8.0•Released
Documentary
Animal tamers from various continents shine in the spotlight and struggle for their existence behind the scenes. Between toiling and smiling, the female circus artists disclose their passion for their 'wild' animals and extraordinary profession: a daily life full of dedication and discipline in the midst of mortal danger.
Director
Anka Schmid
Writer
Anka Schmid
Languages
Arabic, French, German
Studio
RECK Filmproduktion Zürich
Cast
Carmen Zander
Namayca Bauer
Nadezhda Takshantova
Aliya Takshantova
Anosa Kouta
Production
Company
RECK Filmproduktion Zürich
Company
SRG SSR
Company
ARTE GEIE
Company
SRF
Producer
Franziska Reck
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