Animals United

Animals United

Year: 2010

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: German

Directors: Reinhard Klooss, Holger Tappe

ComedyFamilyAnimation

As the annual flood that provides essential food and water arrives, a group of animals discovers that humans—who have been degrading their habitats—have erected a dam to create a leisure resort. United, the animals strive to defend their delta, thwart the construction, and deliver a clear warning that nature must not be tampered with.

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Timeline & Setting – Animals United (2010)

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Okavango Delta, Valley of Death, Eden Paradise Hotel

The Okavango Delta is a vast river delta known for its seasonal floods that sustain a diverse ecosystem. In the film, the usual flood fails, turning a tranquil landscape into a water-scarce battleground. The journey passes through the dangerous Valley of Death and ultimately leads to the high-tech Eden Paradise Hotel, whose dam acts as the bottleneck for water in the region.

🌍 Africa 🏞️ Wetlands 💧 Water 🏨 Luxury retreat

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Main Characters – Animals United (2010)

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Billy (Ralf Schmitz)

A crafty gray meerkat who teams with Socrates to search for water. Resourceful and brave, Billy keeps a cool head under pressure and helps coordinate the animal group as they navigate danger toward the dam.

🐾 Meerkat 🧭 Leader

Socrates (Thomas Fritsch)

A mighty lion and experienced survivor who carries the weight of his past, including the tale of his brother Mambo. He leads the expedition with courage and a protective instinct for the weaker members of the group.

🦁 Lion 🧭 Leader

Toto

The chimpanzee mascot of the Eden Paradise Hotel who becomes a crucial ally, guiding the animals through the hotel's system. He uses wit and agility to buy the group time and aid their mission.

🐵 Chimpanzee 🧭 Ally

Winifred

One of the two Galápagos tortoises, a patient elder figure whose perspective on time and endurance underscores the long-term toll of environmental neglect. They eventually pass away, marking a cost of inaction.

🐢 Tortoise ⏳ Elder

Winston

The other Galápagos tortoise, sharing Winifred’s wisdom and contributing to the group’s memory of the Delta’s history. Their passing later in the story reinforces the stakes of protecting the ecosystem.

🐢 Tortoise ⏳ Elder

Charles (Christoph Maria Herbst)

A witty rooster who joins the journey, adding a touch of humor and determination. Though smaller in size, he proves to be a loyal member of the rescue effort.

🐓 Rooster 🗣️ Charismatic

Biggie (Tilo Schmitz)

A powerful rhinoceros figure in the herd who endures and helps drive the movement toward water with physical presence and resilience.

🐘 Rhino 💪 Gentle giant

Mr. Smith (Oliver Kalkofe)

The human antagonist behind the dam, depicted as a businessman whose decisions cut off the water supply to the Delta. He embodies a critique of corporate interests during climate crises.

🏛️ Human 💼 Industrialist

Hunter

A poacher who captures Socrates, presenting a direct danger to the expedition and heightening the stakes of reclaiming water and safety.

🧍‍♂️ Human Antagonist 🏃‍♂️ Predator

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Major Themes – Animals United (2010)

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💧 Water Crisis

A severe drought and a dam blocking the flow of water drive the plot. The animals suffer from scarcity and must mobilize to reclaim the Delta’s lifeblood. The film uses this crisis to critique how human infrastructure can disrupt natural balance.

🤝 Unity in Adversity

Different species—meerkats, a lion, tortoises, a polar bear, a rooster and more—team up to survive. They navigate threats and share resources, showing that cooperation can overcome even a harsh drought. The alliance underscores resilience in the face of environmental danger.

🏛️ Human Accountability

The dam and the climate conference reveal how human decisions shape ecosystems. The animals mount a protest and confront the poacher, pushing for responsibility and policy change. The climax suggests that accountability is essential to safeguard future water access.

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