Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011)
4.0 of 5 from 48 ratings
0h 58min
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- Synopsis:
- Wojtek was a magnificent 500lb Syrian bear who served in World War Two alongside a unit of Polish soldiers. Believing he was a man, Wojtek shared their beer, their cigarettes and, eventually, their fate. This film is dedicated to the memory of Archibald Brown.
- Actors:
- Romi Aboulafia, Adam Eveson, Alex Kinsey, Jakub Strzelecki, Danny Zahavi
- Directors:
- Will Hood, Adam Lavis
- Producers:
- Katrina Mansoor, Kasia Skibinska, Monika Braid, Pinny Grylls
- Voiced By:
- Brian Blessed
- Narrated By:
- Brian Blessed
- Studio:
- Brightspark
- Genres:
- TV Documentaries
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War history - Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War review by JD
A valiant attempt to make a documentary about a tame grizzly bear who was a Polish war mascot in 1944. The footage is of course sparse and old. Several war veterans recall moments with the bear. For those who are not familiar with the plight of Poland at the end of WW II it is incredibly sad. The bear had it better than many soldiers even though he was nearly put down and then put in an enclosure. For all its sadness it is a film about solidarity and silliness.
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