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Brothers of the Wind

2017

The way of the eagle is to raise two chicks. The stronger is destined always to throw the weaker from the nest. Man also has his ways, often to hurt those closest to him. Lukas suffers at the hands of a father who has withdrawn since the loss of his wife. Killed whilst rescuing the infant Lukas, the boy now carries the burden of her death. Our eagle’s story begins in the nest. The first-born chick pushes his weaker brother to a certain death on the forest floor. But fate intervenes and the chick is found by Lukas. Naming him Abel, Lukas cares for the creature in secret, finding a love and companionship denied to him at home. But when the day comes to release Abel back into the wild, will Lukas find his own release into a new life?

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Family loss and animal deaths or threats to animals are important emotional elements, with grief and separation, but deaths are not presented graphically or as sustained horror.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic gore is depicted.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No offensive language.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Predators, hunting, cliffs, storms and endangered animals create recurring tension, including danger to a child and the eagle, but the film is not horror-focused.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes natural wildlife hunting sequences typical of nature documentaries.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The boy demonstrates courage in navigating the alpine environment to help the eagle.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The eagle-rearing journey encourages curiosity about nature, observation, independence, and imaginative connection with wildlife.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental learning about eagles, wildlife, habitats, and conservation through its story and natural setting.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Care for a vulnerable animal and bonds built through trust and compassion are central to the film.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes compassion for animals, responsibility, perseverance, family healing, and protecting nature rather than exploiting it.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows dedication and empathy toward animals.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Brothers of the Wind would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Brothers of the Wind, and what caused that change?
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