The Little Polar Bear (2001)

Director

• Thilo Graf Rothkirch
• Piet de Rycker
• Thilo Rothkirch

Starring

• Wesley Singerman
• Brianne Siddall
• Michael McConnohie
• Daran Norris
• Neil Kaplan

Last On

08:05-09:25 Sat 25th Dec 2010 80m
ITV1

Synopsis

Derived from the popular children's books by Hans de Beer, this enchanting tale has the titular fur-covered cutie, Lars, taking a trip to the tropics courtesy of a drifting ice floe, while an eco-aware subplot has him tackling a sinister automated super-trawler that's decimating the local fish stocks. The animation has a nicely retro feel, the storyline is clear and simple, and Lars is a love - although a passle of terminally depressed lemmings manage to steal the show. Short and most definitely sweet, this animated adventure is ideal for children aged six and under - the only drawback being that little 'uns of a more nervous disposition might find the creepy trawler a touch too scary.