Ben je fan van 'Unten am Fluss' (2018) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanbevelingen die dezelfde magie, spanning en diepgang hebben. Of je nu houdt van epische avonturen, emotionele verhalen of prachtige animatie, er zit vast iets voor je tussen!

Bambi (1942)
Beschreibung: A classic Disney film that portrays the harsh realities of nature and the loss of innocence. The emotional depth and focus on animal characters facing life's challenges are similar to the reference title.
Fakt: Bambi was one of the first Disney films to show the death of a parent on screen. The film was based on the 1923 novel 'Bambi, A Life in the Woods' by Felix Salten.


Animal Farm (1954)
Beschreibung: A political allegory using animals to depict themes of power, corruption, and rebellion. The story's dark tone and focus on societal structures mirror the reference title's exploration of survival and leadership.
Fakt: This was the first British animated feature film. It was funded in part by the CIA as anti-communist propaganda during the Cold War.


The Jungle Book (1967)
Beschreibung: An animated adventure featuring a young boy raised by animals, exploring themes of belonging and the laws of the jungle. The animal society dynamics and coming-of-age elements resonate with the reference title.
Fakt: This was the last animated feature Walt Disney personally supervised before his death. The vultures were originally meant to resemble The Beatles, but John Lennon refused the voice role.


The Rescuers (1977)
Beschreibung: A story about small mice undertaking a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped girl. The themes of courage in the face of overwhelming odds and the animal perspective on human problems are similar to the reference title.
Fakt: This was the first Disney animated feature to have a sequel (The Rescuers Down Under in 1990). The film was based on a series of books by Margery Sharp.


The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Beschreibung: A dark and mature animated film that explores themes of survival, bravery, and the struggle against oppressive forces, much like the reference title. It features anthropomorphic animals facing life-threatening challenges.
Fakt: The film was based on the novel 'Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH' by Robert C. O'Brien. It was Don Bluth's first directorial effort after leaving Disney.


The Land Before Time (1988)
Beschreibung: A story of young dinosaurs separated from their families who must journey to a promised land. The themes of survival, migration, and the bond between different species echo the reference title's narrative.
Fakt: Originally planned as a much darker film, it was significantly edited to be more child-friendly after test screenings. The film's young protagonist, Littlefoot, was voiced by Gabriel Damon.


FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Beschreibung: An environmental fable featuring magical creatures fighting to save their home from destruction. The ecological themes and struggle for survival parallel the reference title's narrative.
Fakt: Robin Williams voiced the character Batty Koda, marking his first voice role in an animated film. The film was one of the first mainstream animations with strong environmental themes.


Felidae (1994)
Beschreibung: A gritty animated film featuring cats in a murder mystery with dark themes and violent content. The mature storytelling and animal-centric perspective align with the reference title's tone.
Fakt: Despite being an animated film about cats, it contains graphic violence and was rated R in some countries. It's based on a novel by Akif Pirinçci.


The Lion King (1994)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story set in an animal kingdom, dealing with themes of responsibility, loss, and the circle of life. The epic scale and animal protagonist's journey mirror the reference title's structure.
Fakt: The famous 'Circle of Life' opening sequence was completed before the rest of the film to convince skeptical executives of the project's potential. It was the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time until Frozen surpassed it in


The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993)
Beschreibung: A series following a group of animals forced to leave their home and undertake a perilous journey to find a new one. The themes of displacement, survival, and animal society dynamics are central to both stories.
Fakt: The series was notable for not shying away from showing animal deaths, making it quite dark for a children's show. It was based on a series of books by Colin Dann.
