# Zambezia (2012)

> A spirited young falcon finds his origins and his place in a vibrant bird metropolis threatened by danger.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/85647

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Family
- Director: Wayne Thornley
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Abigail Breslin, Leonard Nimoy, Jeremy Suarez, Jeff Goldblum, Jenifer Lewis, Noureen DeWulf, Richard E. Grant
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1488181/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: uplifting, whimsical, sincere, family movie night, kids afternoon

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