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The African Lion streaming

1955 Movie United States Documentary, Family 75 min Ages 0+

By: James Algar With: Winston Hibler

Experience the thrill of the hunt and the heartwarming fun of a mother lion caring for her playful cubs as wildlife experts Elma Milotte and Alfred Milotte spend three years on the plains of Africa studying the king of beasts.

Filmium rating

72%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1956

Awards:

International Documentary and Short Film Jury 1956 • Audience vote 1956

Nominations:

Competition 1956

Mood

Adventurous

Awe-Inspiring

Educational

Informative

Reflective

Respectful

Cast & Crew

James Algar

Winston Hibler

Ted Sears

James Algar (Director)

Paul Smith

Paul Smith (Composer)

Walt Disney (Producer)

Walt Disney Productions

Adaptation

Based On True Events

Nature Documentary Series

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Color Footage

Editing Techniques

High-Quality Imagery

Nature Cinematography

Wildlife Cinematography

Wildlife Footage

Narrative Structure

Documentary Narration

Educational

Expository

Linear

Observational

Pace

Contemplative

Observational

Slow-Paced

Steady

Soundtrack

Musical Score

Paul Smith

Style

Color Footage

Documentary

Nature-Focused

Restored

Time-Period

1950S

Central Conflict

Predator-Prey Dynamics

Survival

Characters

Lions

Wildlife

Ending

Educational Conclusion

Historical Context

1950S Africa

Colonial Era

Key Plot Points

Family Groups

Lion Hunting

Territory

Plot

African Ecosystem

Ecosystem Dynamics

Lion Behavior

Wildlife Documentary

Wildlife Interactions

Setting

Kenya

South Africa

Tanganyika

Uganda

Shooting Location

Kenya

South Africa

Tanganyika

Uganda

Theme

African Ecosystems

Ecosystem Complexity

Natural Beauty

Nature Conservation

Wildlife

Wildlife Conservation

Genre

Documentary

Educational

Nature

Audiences

Educational

Educational Audiences

Families

Family

Nature Lovers

Titles

The African Lion

Awards

Silver Bear (Documentaries)

Critical Reception

Bosley Crowther

Los Angeles Times

Positive Reviews

Variety

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Reception

Award-Winning

Berlin International Film Festival

Critical Acclaim

Silver Bear

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1955

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