Zoology Blu-Ray

Writer-director Ivan I. Tverdovsky's prize-winning sophomore feature (Special Prize of the Jury at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Best Picture at Fantastic Fest) deftly mixes the deadpan humour of Aki Kaurismaki with a poignant examination of social issues including loneliness and aging. Natasha is a middle-aged admin employee at a zoo where her female co-workers take pleasure in making fun of her. She lives with her God-fearing mother and leads a dull existence without prospects, until one day she grows a tail. Medical examinations follow where she meets Peter, a young radiologist and her dreary life is turned upside down. Described as "Kafka meets Cronenberg" (Hollywood Reporter) Tverdovsky's film is a beautifully photographed portrait of Eastern Europe that recalls the recent New Romanian Cinema and features a brave and brilliant central performance from Natalya Pavlenkova.

Special Features
High Definition 1080p Presentation, Optional English Subtitles, Original 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround Sound, The Tail Of Zoology, A New Interview With Film Historian Peter Hames, An Appointment With The Doctor, An Interview With Actor Dmitry Groshev, Trailer, Reversible Sleeve Featuring Original And Newly-Commissioned Artwork By Studio Muragiah