Bambi
Bambi
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Bambi is a classic Disney animated film from 1942, whose poetic atmosphere and delicate portrayal of nature make it both enchanting and deeply moving. The film addresses heavy themes for young children in a gentle but direct way, including the death of a parent, loneliness, and the dangers posed by man to wild animals. The death of Bambi's mother, though not shown on screen, is handled explicitly and stands as one of the most emotionally impactful moments in the history of animated cinema, likely to cause strong emotional distress in very young viewers. Parents are encouraged to watch this film alongside their children to answer questions about death and absence, and to reassure more sensitive viewers during the hunting and wildfire sequences.
Synopsis
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Difficult scenes
The death of Bambi's mother occurs during winter, as she and her fawn search for food in the snow. Gunshots ring out off screen, and Bambi suddenly finds himself alone, calling for her with no response. The Great Prince comes to tell him that his mother can no longer be with him. The scene is understated but emotionally powerful, likely to provoke tears and questions about death, particularly in children between ages 3 and 6. The arrival of hunters in the forest is signaled several times through a tense, panicked atmosphere among the animals. Gunshots, even off screen, generate real anxiety. The first intrusion of hunters into the meadow sends all the animals fleeing urgently, which can be distressing for young children sensitive to danger. Near the end of the film, a fierce forest fire started by the hunters' campsite engulfs the woods and forces all the animals to flee for their lives. Flames fill the screen, the music becomes intense, and Bambi is shot during this sequence. This accumulation of dangers in a short time can be particularly overwhelming for younger children. A rival stag named Ronno attempts to take Faline away by force. Bambi intervenes and a fairly vigorous physical fight ensues between the two adult stags, involving clashing antlers and a chase near a cliff edge. The scene is brief but intense, with a clear undertone of physical domination.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 1942
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Bambi is a classic Disney animated film from 1942, whose poetic atmosphere and delicate portrayal of nature make it both enchanting and deeply moving. The film addresses heavy themes for young children in a gentle but direct way, including the death of a parent, loneliness, and the dangers posed by man to wild animals. The death of Bambi's mother, though not shown on screen, is handled explicitly and stands as one of the most emotionally impactful moments in the history of animated cinema, likely to cause strong emotional distress in very young viewers. Parents are encouraged to watch this film alongside their children to answer questions about death and absence, and to reassure more sensitive viewers during the hunting and wildfire sequences.
Synopsis
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Difficult scenes
The death of Bambi's mother occurs during winter, as she and her fawn search for food in the snow. Gunshots ring out off screen, and Bambi suddenly finds himself alone, calling for her with no response. The Great Prince comes to tell him that his mother can no longer be with him. The scene is understated but emotionally powerful, likely to provoke tears and questions about death, particularly in children between ages 3 and 6. The arrival of hunters in the forest is signaled several times through a tense, panicked atmosphere among the animals. Gunshots, even off screen, generate real anxiety. The first intrusion of hunters into the meadow sends all the animals fleeing urgently, which can be distressing for young children sensitive to danger. Near the end of the film, a fierce forest fire started by the hunters' campsite engulfs the woods and forces all the animals to flee for their lives. Flames fill the screen, the music becomes intense, and Bambi is shot during this sequence. This accumulation of dangers in a short time can be particularly overwhelming for younger children. A rival stag named Ronno attempts to take Faline away by force. Bambi intervenes and a fairly vigorous physical fight ensues between the two adult stags, involving clashing antlers and a chase near a cliff edge. The scene is brief but intense, with a clear undertone of physical domination.