Of Fish and Foe

Documentary

2018, Movie, 1h 31min

The Pullars are the last family using traditional methods to fish for wild Atlantic salmon off the coast of Scotland. When these include killing seals, the salmon’s natural predators, conflict erupts. Animal activist groups Sea Shepherd and Hunt Saboteurs oppose the Pullars at every turn, despite the legality of the fishermen’s actions and the consequences to their livelihood. Challenging preconceptions, this ambiguous doc puts modern environmentalism under the microscope.

Country: United Kingdom

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6.3

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Critic Leslie Felperin

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A documentary about conflict between Scottish net fishermen, hunt saboteurs, police, anglers and EU legislative wonks might sound like cinematic Valium, but (...) makes for surprisingly gripping viewing.

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In the rugged coast of Scotland, a family's ancient fishing traditions are threatened by modern-day environmentalism. The Pullars, the last family to fish for wild Atlantic salmon using traditional methods, face opposition from activist groups who seek to protect the salmon's natural predators, the seals. As tensions rise, this documentary challenges preconceptions and raises questions about the true cost of conservation.

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