Bambi” Is Even Bleaker Than You Thought
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The original book is far more grisly than the beloved Disney classic—and has an unsettling message about humanity. Kathryn Schulz on Felix Salten’s “Bambi,” and a new translation by Jack Zipes.
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Bambi - Wikipedia
DW Culture - 🦌🌲 On August 21st, 1942, Walt Disney's Bambi
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Bambi” Is Even Bleaker Than You Thought
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Bambi Was Originally Supposed to Be Even Darker
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I Kid You Not: Bambi is an ageless work of art
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In defence of… Bambi Darius Crud Rides Again!
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Disney's move to 'modernize' 'Bambi' remake sparks anger
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Bambi (1942) – The Great Disney Movie Ride
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A New Translation Emphasizes Bambi as a Parable for European Antisemitism - Electric Literature
2024 Bambi adoring you
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Bambi” Is Even Bleaker Than You Thought