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202490 minPGdocumentary

8.4/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Dangerously Close

202490 minPGdocumentary

8.4/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

One bear, Gaia, is implicated in the death of Andrea Papi in Trentino, Italy, raising urgent questions about human-wildlife coexistence.

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Andreas Pichler

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One bear, Gaia, is implicated in the death of Andrea Papi in Trentino, Italy, raising urgent questions about human-wildlife coexistence.

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Andreas Pichler

Andreas Pichlerdirector

Andreas Pichler

Andreas Pichlerwriter

Georg Tschurtschenthalerwriter

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Andrea Papi was killed by Gaia the bear in Trentino, Italy, in 2024. Gaia is part of a family of bears known for problematic behavior, including her brother Bruno, who became infamous in Germany. The incident raises urgent questions about human-wildlife coexistence in the densely populated Alpine region. Local residents grapple with the balance between wildlife conservation and public safety following this tragedy. The film presents the challenges faced by communities living alongside potentially dangerous wildlife.

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