Overview

It’s a hard life for young Leo: his family just doesn’t understand why he’s a vegetarian lion. His solitude ends when he meets Avoria, the elephant queen, who has recently given birth to two calves with braided tails. Mysteriously widowed, Avoria is courted by dapper Zanco. By a series of misfortunes she is separated from her young. Leo steps in to take care of them: thus begins his search for legendary Milk Lake, during which he experiences all sorts of incredible adventures. This fable with a happy ending handles the themes of diversity and racism with engaging originality.

Cast

Neri Marcorè, Leo Gullotta, Carlo Conti, Simona Marchini, Elio Pandolfi, Dario Penne, Emanuela Rossi, Manuel Meli

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What is "Leo the Lion" about?

It’s a hard life for young Leo: his family just doesn’t understand why he’s a vegetarian lion. His solitude ends when he meets Avoria, the elephant queen, who has recently given birth to two calves with braided tails. Mysteriously widowed, Avoria is courted by dapper Zanco. By a series of misfortunes she is separated from her young. Leo steps in to take care of them: thus begins his search for legendary Milk Lake, during which he experiences all sorts of incredible adventures. This fable with a happy ending handles the themes of diversity and racism with engaging originality.

When was "Leo the Lion" released?

Leo the Lion was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Leo the Lion"?

The cast includes Neri Marcorè, Leo Gullotta, Carlo Conti, Simona Marchini.