Disneynature African Cats (2011)

About Disneynature African Cats

A thrilling and courageous saga, African Cats, takes us on an unforgettable journey in the wild lands of Africa. The story features a lioness named Layla, a gallant lion named Fang, and a fearless cheetah named Sita. As the tale unfolds, we see these majestic creatures face the many perils and the stark reality of survival in the wild.

Making / Production

The movie is part of Disneynature series and was directed by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey. Capturing the essence of the African wilderness and the lives of these beautiful creatures demanded tremendous patience, advanced film-making techniques, and close collaboration with nature conservationists.

Actors

• Samuel L. Jackson - Narrator: Provided exceptional narrative prowess, helping bring the story and characters to life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is the sixth nature documentary released by Disneynature.
• The film spent 2.5 years in production, with filming taking place in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• During its opening week, a portion of the proceeds from the movie was donated to the African Wildlife Foundation "See African Cats, Save the Savanna" campaign.

Awards

The movie was nominated for the Best Theatrical Program by the Environmental Media Association.

Quotes

• "Its survival of the fastest."
• "The real kings of the savanna are not always the ones we expect."

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's original score was composed by Nicholas Hooper.
• Popular artist Alicia Keys recorded a theme song for the movie titled "The World I Knew."