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A unique and immersive look at wild boar hunting in the French Pyrenees. High in the French Pyrenees, three generations of wild boar hunters stalk their prey. The passions and struggles of these hunters form the basis of "The Hunting Season". Through this portrait we understand the important role friendship and camaraderie plays in a village hunt. For six months of the year, the hunters traverse densely forested mountains pursuing "The Black Beast". With expert knowledge of their environment, they navigate trails forged by generations of their ancestors. As winter sets in, the group has to face the increasingly extreme elements together with the dangers inherent in hunting wild animals on foot. The film explores the role hunting plays in this region of France. It offers a unique window onto the motivations and traditions behind the hunt, and takes a close look at the struggle to control the boar population. The film captures voices of tradition and community, revealing a place where nature and man are intertwined. —The Hunting Season