Husky films are some of the most popular cinematic and documentary stories about animals. This review discusses the most famous full-length films about this unique breed of dogs, such as White Captivity, Against Nature, Man and Husky, etc.
Husky - who is it
Husky - the so-called sled dogs. These animals, once bred in the north, are energetic and sporty. They have a thick coat of gray, white, black or copper color, which is an excellent protection against hypothermia. Husky as usual blue-eyed. However, there are also representatives of this breed of dogs with brown, blue, heterochromic and green eyes.
The name Husky is a derivative of the word Eskimo. For the first time, this name in relation to dog breeds appeared in 1852, when they began to call animals contained in one of the small peoples of North America - the Inuit. Husky dogs are genetically close to gray wolves, in particular to the Taimyr wolf, now extinct.
Husky and culture
There is an expression: three dog night, which describes the coldest weather conditions. This phrase is attributed to the Siberian Chukchi. It means that in severe frosts at night you can warm up only by putting a few dogs next to you.
Some US educational institutions, such as the University of Washington, the University of Houston Baptist University and others have chosen the Husky as their mascot.
The operation of the invasion of the Allied forces during World War II in Sicily was called the "Operation Husky."
Husky can be seen in such well-known cinematographic projects as "Twilight", "Game of Thrones." Representatives of charitable organizations noted that after the release of these films on screens, the popularity of such breeds as pets. However, according to them, many owners later began to abandon their pets, justifying their decisions with difficulties in the matter of their maintenance.
Husky Movies
Films and documentaries about this breed of dogs have been created in sufficient quantities. Here are considered the most famous of them, the most beloved by the viewer and having the highest viewing ratings.
The film "White Captive"
In 2005, the movie about the husky “White Captivity” was released. The worldwide film collection of director Frank Marshall lasting 120 minutes with a budget of $ 40 million is $ 120 million. About 13 million viewers saw the film “White Captive” with an age limit of viewing 12+ only in the USA.
The events of the film, in which the main role was played by actor Paul Walker, take place in the Antarctic, where two friends are trying to find a meteorite. However, shortly after this, the heroes were forced to return back, leaving the sled dogs in the place of their search, which now will have to try to survive for six months without a man in the vast expanses of ice. The husky film "White Captive" was created in Canada, in the province of British Columbia.
The film “Against Nature”
In 2013, director Richard Boddington presented a husky adventure film called Against Nature. The picture of the family genre with a timing of 90 minutes has a 12+ age restriction category. The main roles in this Canadian film were played by CJ Adams, Natasha Henstridge, Erin Pitt. Musically designed this cinematic project, composers Dan Bauer and Dominic Freedom.
This is a story about teenagers, a brother and sister, and their faithful dog, who ended up in the desert part of Alaska after the crash of the plane they traveled on. To survive now, they need to combine efforts and skills, forget grievances and stop treating each other with distrust.
In 2016, a sequel to the husky movie entitled “Against Nature 2: Surviving the Serengeti” was released. This time it tells about the adventures of children and their dogs in Africa.
Documentary Stories
The list of films about huskies includes the documentary picture "The Last Hunters", created in collaboration with French, Swiss, Italian, Canadian and German filmmakers. The 94-minute project, created by director Nicolas Wannier, presents the viewer with a story from the life of a furry hunter Norman Winter, who lives in the Rocky Mountains with his Indian blood wife and dogs. The protagonist still lives in harmony with nature. However, in modern conditions, when forests are cut down uncontrollably, and civilization brazenly invades the remaining small virgin corners of the planet, it becomes more and more difficult with each new day.
Husky Man is a German documentary about husky dogs, in the center of the story of which Martin Igentler is an Austrian who cannot imagine his life without dog sledding. He has more than once become the winner in this type of sports competition, but each time he designates new goals. Martin's dogs are well trained. They never fail their friend and master.
Children's story
A children's film with a husky is “The Snow Five”. An American cinematic project starring James Belushi was first presented to viewers in early February 2008. A family-genre film lasting 87 minutes is a story about the friendship of five puppies who are eager to win the race, which, according to the plot, was once held in Alaska.
Husky comedy
One of the best husky films is the movie "Snow Dogs" directed by Brown Levant of the Canadian-American production in 2002 with Cube Gooding Jr. in the lead role. The comedy lasting 99 minutes earned at the box office 115 million dollars. A motion picture with a 6+ age restriction category in the USA belongs to the sports and family genres. In this film, the life of a very successful dentist Ted Brooks changes dramatically at the moment when he inherits sled dogs from an unknown woman from Alaska.
Adaptations
Call of the Ancestors is a husky movie based on the work of the writer Jack London. The film was directed by Peter Svatek, the composer was Alan Reeves. The film with Rutger Hauer has a 0+ age rating. The protagonist of this adventure story is gold miner Jack Thompson, who, along with his dog Buck, fights for survival in the harsh conditions of Alaska.
The film "Iron Will"
Filming directed by Charles Hade ended in 1993. An American film starring Mackenzie Astin and Kevin Spacey, which runs for 105 minutes, offers viewers a story about a young man, Will Stoneman, who preferred a student's trip to the world of ice and snow with dog sledding. Disney's 105-minute film was shot in the US states of Montana and Minnesota.
Japanese Husky movie
"Antarctic Tale" directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara was published in March 1983. The film, which received the main award of the 1984 Berlin Film Festival, tells of Japanese researchers who, during a scientific expedition in the Antarctic, were forced to leave the Seva base, leaving only sled dogs and some food there.
In 2005, American filmmakers made the film "White Captivity", the plot of which was largely reminiscent of the history of "Antarctic Tale."
The film "Snow Racer"
The picture of a joint production of filmmakers from Canada, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom tells about the travel agency employee Kevin Manley, who, for the sake of gaining land, becomes a participant in a dog sled race. Winning it will help him achieve his cherished goal, and at the same time protect his property from the claims of lawyer Clive Thornton, fearlessly violating the laws. The main roles in this comedy film were played by Skeet Ulrich and Natasha Henstridge.