A Bear Named Wojtek is a 2023 Scottish-Polish animated short film directed by Iain Gardner.

[7] It was shortlisted for the Best Animated Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

[8] A Bear Named Wojtek brings to life the extraordinary true story of a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II.

This half-hour animated short follows Wojtek from the Persian Desert to the Battle of Monte Cassino, where he becomes both a soldier and a symbol of resilience.

As the soldiers forge an unbreakable bond with Wojtek, the film explores themes of friendship, identity, and the search for belonging in times of upheaval.