Kina & Yuk

2023 [FRENCH]

Adventure / Drama / Family

4
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 320 320

struggle for survival melting ice caps melting ice nature documentary animal behaviour polar region

Director

Guillaume Maidatchevsky Photo
Guillaume Maidatchevsky

Top cast

Virginie Efira Photo
Virginie Efira as Narrator
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse Photo
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse as Narrator - Canadian version
Veronique Boileau Photo
Veronique Boileau as Musher
Trinity Vittrekwa Photo
Trinity Vittrekwa as Fille 11 ans
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
744.32 MB
1280*536
French 2.0
NR
Subtitles
24 fps
1 hr 20 min
Seeds 2
1.49 GB
1920*804
French 5.1
NR
Subtitles
24 fps
1 hr 20 min
Seeds 2

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by 8 / 10

Beautiful Story Captured in Awesome Images

A truly enchanting and heart-warming tale about two Arctic foxes, Kina and Yuk, whose journey through the endless icy wilderness feels like a gentle fairytale come to life. The film immerses the viewer in the breathtaking beauty of the polar landscape, with stunning nature shots that capture both its fragile serenity and its unforgiving power. Kina and Yuk are irresistibly charming, and their story unfolds in a way that invites empathy, wonder, and quiet excitement. While the narrative embraces a touch of fiction and poetic freedom, it only adds to the magic of the film. A lovingly told visual poem that will captivate children and adults alike, and a celebration of nature that lingers long after the final scene. The perfectly matches with the images. It has a touch of native spirit, which fits to the environment and makes it a special fun to watch.
Reviewed by deadbios 7 / 10

You don't see many cinema adaptations of animal documentaries. Judging by this movie, this may be a mistake. An exciting and captivating story of two polar foxes and wide, high-quality shots of arctic nature had my attention throughout the entire length of this movie. I was.surprised at how many plot twists could this movie offer, even though it was just a sequence of foxes' life events. Although not human, these actors delivered the ingenuity and quite successfully evoked empathy, as I laughed from cute little squeals of the foxes, feared the thuds and loud barking of dogs, and felt happy for them once reunited, after many adventures and almost imminent death of the male.Overall, cute little movie, kids might like it, although the ones that were in the cinema with me weren't too captivated, unlike myself. Thanks to the French producer team, cheers from Ukraine.
Reviewed by Annett81 10 / 10

A Breathtaking Journey into Nature

Kina and Yuk is a visually stunning film that captivates audiences with breathtaking nature shots and a heartfelt message about the relationship between humans and wildlife. The cinematography beautifully showcases vast landscapes, immersing viewers in the wilderness and reinforcing the film's core themes of coexistence and respect for nature.While the film successfully conveys an important environmental message, it occasionally leans into sentimentality, making some scenes feel a bit overly clichéd. Additionally, the depiction of wolves is not very realistic. Nevertheless, the film remains a compelling experience, blending adventure with emotional depth.Despite these minor flaws, Kina and Yuk is a wonderful movie for both adults and children. It balances entertainment with an educational aspect, making it not just an engaging story but also a thought-provoking one. I loved the film, there should be more like it out there.
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