Film broadcast on 6ter
The film L'Ours, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, will be broadcast on 6ter this Tuesday evening at 21:10.Based on a novel
The movie is based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood and follows the journey of a young bear named Youk who becomes orphaned when a rock falls from a cliff.Plot and characters
Youk seeks comfort and encounters Kodiak Kaar, an adult bear who initially rejects him but later takes him under his wing, shaping the young bear's development.Critical and commercial success
L'Ours was a major success in France, with over 9 million admissions, and won two César Awards for Best Film and Best Editing.Production details
The film was shot in the Dolomites in Italy and involved extensive animal training, as digital special effects were not available at the time.Director's vision
Jean-Jacques Annaud emphasized the importance of portraying the perspectives and emotions of animals, stating that "it is not because animals do not speak that we cannot understand their desires, ambitions, fury, and sorrow."Themes and setting
The film is described as a timeless adventure set in the natural world, highlighting the beauty and fragility of nature.
