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Polar Bear

Polar Bear

1h 24m2022France, United Kingdom, United States of America
DocumentaireFamilial

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Detailed parental analysis

This nature documentary follows a mother polar bear and her cub in the Arctic, with a gentle, reflective mood that can also feel sad at times. The sensitive material comes mainly from the realities of wild animal life, including hunting, predator threats, separation, and the clear loss of a young bear, though it is not presented in a graphic way. The overall intensity is moderate because the film focuses more on observation and narration than on constant suspense, yet several scenes may upset children who are very sensitive to animals in danger. The climate change message adds a serious layer without making the film feel overwhelmingly heavy. For younger viewers, it helps to watch with an adult who can explain that predators hunt to survive and talk through feelings about loss, danger, and survival in nature.

Synopsis

A new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.

About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2022
Runtime
1h 24m
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson
Main cast
Catherine Keener
Studios
Disneynature, Silverback Films

Content barometer

  • Violence
    2/5
    Moderate
  • Fear
    2/5
    A few scenes
  • Sexuality
    0/5
    None
  • Language
    0/5
    None
  • Narrative complexity
    1/5
    Accessible
  • Adult themes
    0/5
    None

Watch-outs

  • Death / grief

Values conveyed

  • nature
  • motherhood
  • resilience
  • survival