Zoo

FLICK Creative approach on the topic of zoophiles - people who have developed a loving or sexual bond with an animal. This documentary is reminiscent of Errol Morris' directing style, but lacking in substance. Using reenactments with anonymous first-person accounts detailing the death of a man having engaged in sex with a horse, the film doesn't delve far enough to elicit an emotional response or provide an explanation as to why a person would want to have this experience. Conversely, there is no exploration of the horses urges or reactions. Is the horse really interested and involved or just reacting to pheromones or sexual stimulation? The filmmakers have wisely stayed away from unnecessary explicit sex scenes. But without a thorough probing, the film offers no understanding of the subject, which allows those outside of their community who place shame on them, to continue to do so. Screened at the 2007 Philadelphia Film Festival. My Score: 5.5 out of 10.