Hunting. That ritual humans use to reconnect with nature, with its fauna and flora, speaks volumes about the ambiguous relationship we maintain with biodiversity. Destruction and predation are almost inevitable spheres of action the moment we set foot in the forest. Of course, it’s also a cultural heritage that shapes part of our identity; our cinematic history bears witness to that—how many hunting films have we produced over the years? Some have even become classic masterpieces.

While the paths carved by hunters have been widely filmed, dissected, and documented, few works have done so from a canine perspective. Bloodhound Dog, by Louis Moulin, leaves a lasting impression through this simple approach, using a wide-angle lens that emulates an animal’s gaze—instinctive, alert, and curious.

Blood-tracking dogs are highly trained animals, sometimes called upon by hunters to track down wounded game in the forest. Gifted with an exceptional sense of smell, they follow the faintest traces of blood over long distances to find the animal. At their side, their handlers follow the invisible thread of the trail—silent, alert to the slightest stir in the undergrowth.

Jason Todd
Artistic Director
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