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Directed by Glasgow-born filmmaker Iain Gardner, this heart-warming animation tells the story of an orphaned brown bear. Written by Wojciech Lepianka and co-produced by the UK’s Iain Harvey, the short film stars a talented Scottish voice cast that includes Richard Gadd, Bill Paterson and Shauna Macdonald. Co-produced by UK companies Wotjek Animation and Animation Garden.

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During World War II, an orphaned Syrian brown bear called Wotjek is adopted by Polish Soldiers. After being displaced during the war, he ends up in Scotland - making his new home at Edinburgh Zoo.