Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War (2011)
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.
Director: Adam Lavis, Will Hood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: October 22, 2011
Cast
- Romi Aboulafia - Irena
- Brian Blessed - Narrator
Budget: $235
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigrant, world war ii, bear, patriot
More Films by Director: Adam Lavis, Will Hood
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
- Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War was directed by Adam Lavis, Will Hood.
- Who stars in Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
- Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War stars Romi Aboulafia, Brian Blessed.
- How long is Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
- Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
- Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War?
- Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War had a budget of $235.