Florida Film Festival presents a special screening of Wild Inside from director Penny Lane (Hail Satan?, Confessions of a Good Samaritan)!
On February 2, 2023, Flaco — a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world — was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.
2026, 96 minutes, USA, Directed by Penny Lane, Not Rated, Digital
“An invigorating philosophical exploration of animal life”
– The New Yorker
“Penny Lane's enchanting film turns the story of Flaco into a true-life nature fairy tale”
– Owen Glieberman, Variety
“Wild Inside is not just one of the best documentaries of the year, but one of the best films.”
– Peter Keough, Arts Fuse
“Penny Lane continues to be one of our finest modern documentarians”
– Erik Childress
“A beautifully filmed love letter to our connection to nature and animals.”
– Alyssa Christian, Next Best Picture
“Astonishing, uplifting, magical, and mysterious”
– Ty Burr
“A beautiful, unforgettable documentary that tells Flaco the owl’s story with overwhelming heart and emotion.”
– Louisa Moore, Screen Zealots
