Directed by Gilles de Maistre and penned by Prune de Maistre, in collaboration with the filmmaker, Melody for a Bear is a family-friendly adventure film set to hit theaters on February 10, 2027. Featuring performances by Lucas Bravo and young Eva Cinq-Mars, the movie continues the director’s signature focus on nature and the bond between humans and animals—an enduring theme throughout his filmography.
At just 14 years old, Melody is forced to leave her routine behind and travel to meet a father she's never known. Living deep in the Canadian wilderness, he runs a sanctuary for bears—not urban life. Between distrust and confusion, the teenager begins to understand a man entirely dedicated to protecting wild animals, yet unable to connect with his own daughter.
Melody's world shifts when she meets Heaven, a young orphaned bear brought to the shelter. As she gradually builds a bond with the cub, she opens herself to a new world where patience and listening take the place of anger. This unique connection becomes a catalyst for change, empowering her to find her courage and carve out her place in this challenging environment.
When hunters threaten the delicate balance of the refuge, Melody and her father are forced to unite to defend the bears. This shared ordeal becomes an opportunity to forge a genuine father-daughter relationship and consider building a family rooted in shared values and a deep respect for nature.
The official trailer will be added as soon as it is released by distributor Pathé.
Melody for a Bear is produced by Moana and Pathé in co-production with Forum Films, Rêve Production, and Beside Productions. Filming took place in Canada, utilizing natural landscapes to enhance the authenticity of the story and its connection to wildlife. This international France-Belgium-Canada co-production continues Gilles de Maistre’s tradition of films focused on animal advocacy and coming-of-age stories, following works like The Last Jaguar or The Wolf and the Lion.
The film adopts a tone accessible to a broad family audience, combining adventure, emotion, and environmental awareness. Its direction emphasizes vast open spaces, physical interactions with animals, and a perspective centered on the teenage protagonist, in a story that explores themes of transmission, responsibility, and living with nature. Through these themes, Melody for a Bear appeals to both young viewers and adults sensitive to ecological issues and family stories.
Melody for a Bear
Film | 2027
Release date in cinemas: February 10, 2027
Adventure, Family | Duration: —
Directed by Gilles de Maistre | Starring Lucas Bravo, Eva Cinq-Mars
Original title: Melody for a Bear
Countries: France, Belgium, Canada
With this latest feature, Gilles de Maistre continues his journey into family-oriented cinema with an engaged message, where adventure provides the backdrop for reflections on wildlife protection and human connections. Melody for a Bear offers an initiatory story rooted in the Canadian wilderness, blending emotion, ecological concerns, and family drama.
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