Bambi

About Bambi

Bambi is a beloved animated film released by Walt Disney Productions in 1942. It tells the story of a young deer named Bambi, who explores the wonders and challenges of life in the forest with his playful pals Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk. Their carefree lives are changed forever after Bambi's mother dies at the hands of a human hunter, leaving the fawn alone to summon the courage to lead the rest of the forest animals.

Making / Production

The film is based on the 1923 novel "Bambi, A Life in the Woods" by Austrian author Felix Salten. The film took over five years to make due to World War II and Walt Disney's insistence on making the characters and forest life as real as possible. More than 750 artists and technicians were involved in the production of the film.

Actors

• Hardie Albright as Adolescent Bambi, who captures the innocence and trepidation of a young deer learning about life.
• Peter Behn as Young Thumper, lending his unique and childlike voice to this expressive rabbit character.
• Tim Davis as Young Flower / Adolescent Thumper, playing two distinct characters, a skunk and a rabbit, with charm and humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's visual style was inspired by Eastern American woodland scenery, particularly in Maine and Vermont.
• Bambi had a budget of $1.7 million, making it one of the most expensive animated films of its time.
• The word "Bambi" is actually a term for a young male roe deer in Italian.

Awards

Bambi was nominated for three Academy Awards, including for Best Sound, Best Song for "Love Is a Song", and Best Original Score.

Quotes

• "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper
• "Mother, what's 'twitterpatted'?" - Bambi
• "Love is a song that never ends." - Song Lyrics

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love Is a Song" - The movie opens with this charming song, setting the tone for the film. The score was composed by Frank Churchill and Larry Morey. The song was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1942.
• "Little April Shower" - A beautiful and dramatic song that takes place during a thunderstorm sequence.
• "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song" - A cheerful song representing the joy and rebirth of spring.