Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War
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Documentary
•- Runtime
- 59 mins
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This is the story of Wojtek - a magnificent 500lb military bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes - and eventually their fate. Through understanding the life and death of this unique creature we discover new meanings to the terms immigrant, patriot, and human being.
This is the story of Wojtek - a magnificent 500lb military bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes - and eventually their fate. Through understanding the life and death of this unique creature we discover new meanings to the terms immigrant, patriot, and human being.
Cast
- Romi Aboulafia
- Brian Blessed
Director
- Adam Lavis
- Will Hood
Producers
- Kasia Skibinska
- Katrina Mansoor