Spread Your Wings - an inspiring film from France
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352924)
Rockingham, Australia
January 17, 2021 5:51am CST
This afternoon we watched a film called Spread Your Wings, touted as a family adventure. Based on a true story, a techno-addicted teenager is sent to spend holidays with his ornithologist father in southern France. A hatching of endangered lesser white-fronted wild geese raises the problem of preparing them for their first migration.
The birds are taught to follow an ultralight and, after problems encountered with various authorities, the birds make their first successful migration from Norway back to the Camargue, with the teenager flying the ultralight. The acting is superb and the scenery stunning. It’s my favourite of the international films we’ve seen so far.
The photo is of a black swan as I don’t have a photo of a lesser white-fronted goose. 
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@marguicha (226407)
• Chile
17 Jan 21
I´ll see of I can get ot. I love those movies.
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jan 21
@marguicha The scenery is stunning and the little goslings just beautiful.
@RebeccasFarm (94526)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Jan 21
Gorgeous photo of the black swan..what majesty Judy.
A lovely film now.
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
It seems this director has made some very lovely films, often involving children.
@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
@believehappening I can recommend it.
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@wolfgirl569 (115782)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Jan 21
I think I seen something about that a few years ago
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@DocAndersen (54400)
• United States
17 Jan 21
that sound slike an epic film. Although, my initial thought is techno vs bird watching, i would go techno!
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
@DocAndersen It happens, doesn't it?
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@DocAndersen (54400)
• United States
17 Jan 21
@JudyEv i have a rule in the house now, no electronics at dinner, ever! of course, then I get a business call during dinner.
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@UriahAnne (701)
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17 Jan 21
It's ok.i like the color of the swan.nice you've watch a movie. And it's your favorite. Recently I didn't watch t.v and movies.my t.v is damage due to flood.
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
I'm sorry about your TV. I guess there was quite a bit of damage to other furniture as well?
@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
@UriahAnne Oh dear. It must be awful to have your home full of mud.
@UriahAnne (701)
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18 Jan 21
@JudyEv yes .there's nothing to blame.its nature.yes all of our belongings are damage.the flood reaches 2 storey bldg. The place is full of mud.We stay on the evacuation for 3 weeks.the storm hits us November 11 2020, around 11pm in the evening. .
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@Juliaacv (53291)
• Canada
17 Jan 21
I looked up the movie there was a similar movie shot here in Canada that we saw years ago.
That movie was called Fly Away Home, and we enjoyed it quite a bit, we've actually watched it on more then 1 occasion.
I love the picture of the black swan.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39504)
• United States
19 Jan 21
sounds a wonderful 'dventure 'n many 'pportunities fer lessons learnt. 'd love to see such myself!
love yer pic 'f that gorgeous black swan, too :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39504)
• United States
19 Jan 21
@JudyEv oh, i bet so! hmm, wonder if'n such'll be 'vailable here'n the states some day?
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@JudyEv (352924)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jan 21
Young animals 'imprint' on the first things they see and hear so they had heard the sound of motors from a very young age. A lot of time had been spent getting them used to following humans and to follow a 'honking' sound from a horn. There is an interesting article here about it and it mentions geese and ultralight aircraft.
Imprinting - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediasimple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Imprinting
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@snowy22315 (189125)
• United States
17 Jan 21
It sounds like a great film. You don't seem to see black swans that often.
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@FourWalls (74495)
• United States
17 Jan 21
You had me at “heartwarming.” We need more films like that!
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
17 Jan 21
There was another movie like this a few years ago. It was based on a true story and was a great movie and inspiration. If I get the chance may watch this one too.
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@LindaOHio (188283)
• United States
17 Jan 21
Great photo. I'm glad you enjoyed the movie.
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@Butterfingers (66607)
• India
17 Jan 21
Good you enjoyed the movie. Have a great evening
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