Film · Drama, Family, War

Lone Wolf (1972)

Ballad of a boy and his dog's friendship.

The film follows a young boy named Ranko who discovers a large German Shepherd in the mountains, a remnant of the recent war. After freeing the dog from a trap, Ranko befriends the animal and, based on an inscription on its collar, names him Hund. However, the local villagers mistake the dog for a dangerous wolf, a "lone wolf," and resolve to kill it. Fearing for his new companion's safety, Ranko secretly brings food to Hund in the mountains. In a turn of events, the dog saves Ranko from a real wolf attack. The villagers, convinced that this "lone wolf" is responsible for killing sheep, organize a hunt. In a climactic moment, Ranko manages to save his loyal friend from the hunting party, solidifying their bond.

Director

Obrad Gluščević

Writers

Obrad Gluščević, Stjepan Perović

Country

Serbia

Language

Croatian

Release date

July 12, 1972

Original title

Vuk samotnjak