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| Directed by | Iain Gardner |
| Written by | Wojciech Lepianka |
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| Music by | Normand Roger |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
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| Language | English |
A Bear Named Wojtek is a 2024 Scottish-Polish animated short film directed by Iain Gardner[1]. The 28-minute animated film about the true story[2] of Wojtek, the war bear[3], has been selected in various international film festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival[4] and the . It also won a British Animation Award for Best Long Form Animation[5].
Plot
editA Bear Named Wojtek brings to life the extraordinary true story of a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. This half-hour animated short follows Wojtek from the Persian Desert to the Battle of Monte Cassino, where he becomes both a soldier and a symbol of resilience. As the soldiers forge an unbreakable bond with Wojtek, the film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the search for belonging in times of upheaval.
Release
editSince its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
References
edit- ^ Scotland, Screen (2024-05-08). "BBC ALBA shares the epic journey of A Bear Named Wojtek in exclusive VE Day premiere". Screen Scotland. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "'A Bear Named Wojtek' trailer brings heartfelt true story to life -". www.animationxpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Howard, Harry (2021-10-22). "Work begins on animated film telling true story of WWII bear Wojtek". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "A Bear Named Wojtek / Mog's Christmas". British Animation Awards. Retrieved 2024-09-17.