The Return of the Wildcat (2020)

Ecologist and filmmaker David Cebulla is on a quest to find one of Germany's shyest and most endangered species: the European wildcat.

The Return of the Wildcat (2020) poster

In this 40-minutes-documentary the ecologist and filmmaker David Cebulla is on a quest to find one of Germany's shyest and most endangered species: the European wildcat. During a scientific pre-study, by chance, he made the first record of a wildcat in an area near his hometown Jena. Thereupon he dedicates a whole year to get the genetic evidence and a really splendid film recording of a free-living wildcat. For this reason he sets up trail cameras and lure sticks. To find out more about these animals he meets up with two interview partners in course of the film. The Thuringian wildcat expert Silvester Tamás answers questions regarding estimates on the stock of free-ranging wildcats and the protection of the species. Matthias Krüger is head-taxidermist at the Jena Phyletic Museum and explains what we can learn from wildcats found already dead.

Director: David Cebulla
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 41 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Folwar, Adi Goldstein, Brock Hewitt
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky

Keywords

wildlife, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Return of the Wildcat about?
In this 40-minutes-documentary the ecologist and filmmaker David Cebulla is on a quest to find one of Germany's shyest and most endangered species: the European wildcat. During a scientific pre-study, by chance, he made the first record of a wildcat in an area near his hometown Jena. Thereupon he dedicates a whole year to get the genetic evidence and a really splendid film recording of a free-living wildcat. For this reason he sets up trail cameras and lure sticks. To find out more about these animals he meets up with two interview partners in course of the film. The Thuringian wildcat expert Silvester Tamás answers questions regarding estimates on the stock of free-ranging wildcats and the protection of the species. Matthias Krüger is head-taxidermist at the Jena Phyletic Museum and explains what we can learn from wildcats found already dead.
Who directed The Return of the Wildcat?
The Return of the Wildcat was directed by David Cebulla.
Who stars in The Return of the Wildcat?
The Return of the Wildcat stars David Cebulla, Silvester Tamás, Matthias Krüger.
How long is The Return of the Wildcat?
The Return of the Wildcat has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
What genre is The Return of the Wildcat?
The Return of the Wildcat is a Documentary film.
Where was The Return of the Wildcat produced?
The Return of the Wildcat was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Return of the Wildcat?
The themes of The Return of the Wildcat include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky.