Draft:A Bear Named Wojtek (short film)
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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
[edit]A 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
[edit]Since 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.