Man and Wolves

The documentary project explores the unique phenomenon of keeping wolves in an anthropogenic environment. The primary focus of the work is to study attempts to integrate individuals of this wild species into human living spaces. The project raises the question of the feasibility of such coexistence between humans and predators.

The photographs depict daily life, the specific conditions of wolf captivity, and key moments of their close proximity to humans within a shared space. The research addresses fundamental questions: Animal welfare: Is it possible to meet the complex species-specific needs of wolves (social, motor, hunting instincts) in captivity and ensure their physical and psychological well-being? Potential risks: What are the risks for the owners, their surroundings, and the animal itself? Ethical justification: Is such coexistence ethically acceptable from the standpoint of ecology, wildlife rights, and anthropocentric safety norms?

The project offers viewers and researchers a unique platform for reflection on the limits of a wild animal’s adaptation to an unnatural environment and on the complex, often contradictory, relationship between humans and wildlife.