The film FEARLESS QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, which takes place over a period of just over a year, provides the viewer with an exceptional insight into the lives of several Ural owl specimens. It intertwines and relates to human factors that, in one way or another, influence or coincide with the animal stories.
Film is a dynamic natural science research story about the Ural owl (Strix uralensis). It is an interweaving display of its life, interactions with other animal species, humans, and the scientific study of the species. In film we will get to know the mysterious life of one of the largest European owls, which is extremely aggressive during the nesting season. It will also showcase activities in which humans are actively involved - rehabilitation of injured specimens in shelter for wild animals, breeding and resettlement of the Ural owl in Austria, the effects of deforestation, an unusual encounter with the Ural owl in an urban environment, interesting hunting story…. Documentary will gradually uncover the very unusual daytime and nighttime behavior of the species and at the same time get acquainted with the latest scientific findings of Slovene biologist dr. Al Vrezec, one of the world’s foremost experts on Ural owls.

FILMMAKER BIOGRAPHY:BIOGRAPHY OF MATEJ VRANIČ – DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
Matej Vranič is Slovenian professional photographer and filmmaker. He started as Freelance photographer. He won the competition Best photography of Slovenia and earned few other awards. He received a title Slovenian Nature Photographer of the Year 2017.