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Bambi (1942)
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The classic status of this Disney landmark is merely buffed up by time, as successive generations discover its peerless mix of ecological message and anthropomorphic fun. Adapted from Felix Salten's book, it traces the formative seasons of a deer — imbued with human characteristics, as are his companions Flower, the shy skunk, and Thumper, the exuberant rabbit — who must learn the lessons of life and love in the forest. The death of his mother at the hands of a hunter (“Man” personified) remains one of cinema's most memorable, though it isn't actually shown. Disney's original “circle of life” movie, Bambi still has plenty to tell children and strikes a deft artistic balance between naturalism and cartoonery. AC
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Running time
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66min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Animation
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, from a story by Felix Salten, from his novel
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Theatrical distributor
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The Walt Disney Company Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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U
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