Bears
“Love. Joy. Struggle. Strength. Love.”
Synopsis
Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears. Although their world is exciting, it is also risky, and the cubs' survival hinges on family togetherness.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill
- Original Score
- George Fenton, Isobel Griffiths, Jamie Ashton
- Original Title
- Bears
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Disneynature
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill
George Fenton, Isobel Griffiths, Jamie Ashton
Sophie Darlington, Rick Rosenthal
Andy Netley
Keith Scholey, Adam Chapman
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Scholey
Director
Alastair Fothergill
Director
Keith Scholey
Producer
Sophie Darlington
Director of Photography
Adam Chapman
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Andy Netley
Editor
Grant Hewlett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Bears about?
Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears. Although their world is exciting, it is also risky, and the cubs' survival hinges on family togetherness.
Who directed Bears?
Bears was directed by Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill.
Who stars in Bears?
The principal cast of Bears includes John C. Reilly.
When was Bears released and how long is it?
Bears was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Bears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bears was composed by George Fenton, Isobel Griffiths, Jamie Ashton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bears?
Bears holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).