Bambi

Bambi

Year: 2013

Runtime: 60 mins

Language: French

Director: Sébastien Lifshitz

Documentary

Born Jean-Pierre Pruvot in a small Algerian village in 1935, Bambi defied her family's expectations from a young age. Seeking to become the woman she felt she was, a performance at the Cabaret Carrousel de Paris in Algiers during the 1950s inspired her to move to the French capital. There, she adopted the stage name ‘Bambi’ and pursued a life as a performer on the music-hall stages, embracing her true identity.

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1

Bambi's birth and early wonder

In a quiet Maine forest, a doe gives birth to Bambi, a curious fawn who begins to learn the rhythms of the woods under his mother's care. He forms initial bonds with the forest, watching life unfold around him. He meets Thumper, Flower, and Faline, forging friendships that will shape his years.

birth Maine forest meadow
2

First friends and lessons in the glade

Thumper helps him learn to walk and speak, and Flower latches onto a playful nickname he has given himself. Bambi, curious about life beyond the glade, asks questions that hint at a wider world. These early interactions forge friendships that define his childhood.

early days Meadow/Glade
3

The Great Prince and the hunter's threat

On a sunlit day, Bambi glimpses the ancient Great Prince. As Man approaches, the trio hurries back into the trees, and the Great Prince leads them to safety. The moment tests Bambi's fledgling courage and deepens his bond with his mentor.

sunlit day Meadow and forest edge
4

Winter tragedy and paternal revelation

Winter settles over the forest as Bambi grows and plays in the snow with Thumper. When Man returns, a chase ensues and Bambi's mother is shot, leaving him alone and bereft. The Great Prince consoles him and reveals that he is Bambi's father, offering guidance for the road ahead.

winter Snowy forest clearing
5

Spring of growth and twitterpation warnings

As spring returns, Bambi becomes a young buck and his circle of friends expands. Friend Owl warns them about 'twitterpation,' a playful note on love arriving unexpectedly. The forest hums with new life and budding romances.

spring Forest glade
6

Romance begins for Thumper and Flower

Thumper finds a partner, and Flower pursues companionship as well. These romances reflect the broader rhythms of the forest's life and bring new companionship into the group. The season's warmth sets the stage for Bambi's own growing feelings.

spring Meadow
7

Bambi reunites with Faline and faces Ronno

Bambi meets Faline again and realizes a deeper attraction. A belligerent older stag named Ronno challenges him for Faline's affections, signaling a test of Bambi's emerging maturity. The conflict foreshadows the trials ahead.

spring Glade
8

Bambi proves himself and wins Faline

After a tense contest, Bambi defeats Ronno and earns the right to pursue Faline. The two begin to grow closer, marking a new chapter in the forest's life. The victory cements Bambi's place as a mature contender among the woodland suitors.

spring Glade
9

Scent of danger: camp, dogs, and a gunshot

A scent of smoke and the sight of a hunter's camp pull Bambi toward danger once more. Faline is separated and cornered by Man's hunting dogs, and Bambi fights to protect her and survive a gunshot himself. He miraculously survives as the danger intensifies around them.

late spring/early summer Forest near hunter camp
10

Wildfire and exodus to safety

The campfire's embers spark a wildfire that roars through the forest. Animals flee toward safety, seeking refuge on a riverbank as their homes burn away. The community bands together to endure the devastation and begin rebuilding.

summer Forest and riverbank
11

Spring returns; Faline bears twins

After the blaze, spring returns and Faline gives birth to twins, signaling renewal for the forest. Bambi stands ready as the new Great Prince of the Forest, his father's legacy guiding his decisions. The woodland's future rests on his quiet strength.

spring Riverbank/Forest clearing
12

Bambi ascends as Great Prince

With his father's legacy guiding him, Bambi assumes the role of Great Prince of the Forest. He watches over the woodland and its inhabitants with quiet strength, preserving the balance of life for all creatures. The forest settles into a hopeful cadence under his care.

post-spring Forest

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