Mr. Sam has a more haphazard way with his cows, viewing them almost as antagonists. Ms. Muratova never married, while Mr. Sam and his wife, Ljutvie, have eight rambunctious children. Mr. Sam wanted its water for his cows, while Ms. Muratova said it was only for human use. Then there was a legal battle over an incident that predated the film, in which Ms. Muratova was attacked by Mr. Sam’s dogs. To lessen the pressure on himself in refereeing the relationship, Mr. Georgiev created a foundation that works with the families independently of the crew.

Source: International New York Times August 29, 2020 15:33 UTC