White Bim Black Ear (, translit.Belyy Bim, Chyornoe ukho) is a 1977 Soviet drama film directed by Stanislav Rostotsky. It is based upon the book of the same name, written by Gavriil Troyepolsky and is about a white Gordon Setter with a black ear who becomes homeless because of his master's illness. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards.

Plot

In the early spring, the writer Ivan Ivanovich sets out to find a Gordon Setter from a breeder. Eventually, he takes in the only puppy from the litter that the breeder had planned to euthanize because it was unique: young Bim, white instead of black, but with one black ear. As months pass, Ivan and Bim become inseparable. The dog becomes familiar with Ivan's daily routine, waiting for him outside the editorial office, the barbershop, and joining him on hunting trips—even if Ivan has to occasionally bribe a bus driver for transportation. However, two issues disrupt their peaceful life: due to his unusual color, Bim is not recognized as a hunting dog by official associations and is denied official hunting documents.Additionally, one of Ivan's neighbors harbors animosity towards Bim, reporting him to the landlord as aggressive and spreading rumors of his dangerousness.