Mathan Leis an Ainm Wojtek/ A Bear named Wojtek
Displaced by the Second World War, a troop of Polish soldiers form an inseparable bond through an orphaned bear they name Wojtek.
Animated film that is essentially a love story for one’s homeland - an important subject in times of refugees, nationalism and xenophobia. It relates the experience of the Polish people during the Second World War through the true story of Wojtek and his friend Piotr Prendys, a member of the 22nd Artillery Corps of the 2nd Polish Army.
Tha am film beòthail leth-uair a thìde, MATHAN LEIS AN AINM WOJTEK, gu ìre mhòr na sgeulachd gaoil airson tìr do bhreith - cuspair cudromach aig amannan fògarraich, nà iseantachd agus xenophobia. Tha e ag innse mu eòlas muinntir na Pòlainn aig à m an Dà rna Cogaidh tro sgeulachd Wojtek agus a charaid Piotr Prendys, ball den 22mh Buidheann Artillery den 2na Arm Pòlainneach.
Subtitled in English
On TV
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Various | Linda MacLeod |
| Various | Calum MacDonald |
| Various | Calum MacAmhlaigh |
| Various | Iain Macrae |
| Producer | Linda MacLeod |
| Executive Producer | Bill MacleΓ²id |
| Editor | Chas Chalmers |
| Production Company | Solus Productions |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 May 2024 19:00
- Fri 10 May 2024 20:00
- Wed 15 May 2024 17:00
- Sun 19 May 2024 17:40
- Sat 29 Jun 2024 18:30
- Tue 7 Jan 2025 19:00
- Thu 9 Jan 2025 19:00