What inspired Hana Novakova to make the documentary "Amoosed"?

Hana Novakova, a Czech ethnozoologist, was inspired by the spontaneous return of the moose population to the Czech Republic after 500 years of extinction.

How did Novakova overcome challenges in filming the moose in Russia?

Despite diplomatic tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic, Novakova was able to travel to a Russian nature preserve in the Kostroma region to film the moose roaming freely.

What role did the indigenous Mi'kmaq people in Nova Scotia play in Novakova's project?

The Mi'kmaq people welcomed Novakova with a ritual cleansing ceremony and helped guide her to local moose habitats, indicating the moose community's approval of her project.

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Filmmaker's Decade-Long Quest to Document Moose Comeback in Czech Republic

24 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Moose population spontaneously returned to Czech Republic after 500 years of extinction
Filmmaker Hana Novakova tracked down a Russian nature preserve to film moose in the wild
Indigenous Mi'kmaq people in Nova Scotia helped guide Novakova to local moose habitats

Filmmaker's Decade-Long Quest to Document Moose Comeback in Czech Republic

In 2003, Hana Novakova, a Czech documentarian and ethnozoologist, first heard the remarkable story of the spontaneous return of the moose population to the Czech Republic after 500 years of extinction. Fascinated by this event, Novakova has spent over a decade on a quest to document the moose's comeback.