This animated film uses the Arctic landscape and the traditional Inuit characters of the Bear, the Seal and the Owl to raise young people's awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse. A polar bear experiences hallucinations after inhaling fumes from an abandoned gas can. A nearby owl and seal help to show the bear the error of his ways, thus preventing him from falling further into addiction. This film was an initiative of the Natives of the Institution La Macaza to warn children of the dangers of inhaling toxic chemicals.
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Co Hoedeman Director
First release July 17, 1992 · Produced in Canada · Original title L'ours renifleur
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Canada
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Original title
L'ours renifleur
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
Canada · July 17, 1992
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