United States / Jan 24, 2026 / Sundance Film Festival
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Nuisance Bear |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Documist, Rise Films, A24 |
| Release date | 24 gennaio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Nicole Stott, Emily Osborne, Nicole Quintero Ochoa, Harry Go, Moudhy Al Rashid, Alex Pritz, Sam Frohman, Christine D'Souza, Nina Fialkow |
| Production | Teddy Leifer, Will N. Miller, Michael Code |
| Editing | Andres Landau |
| Assistant directors | Gabriela Osio Vanden, Jack Weisman |
| Music | Cristóbal Tapia de Veer |
| Sound | Cristóbal Tapia de Veer |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Apr 19, 2026 / Visions du Réel
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