Autumn and the Black Jagua is a 2024 adventure-comedy family movie directed by Gilles de Maistre. The film tells the heartwarming story of a girl named Autumn, played by Lumi Pollack, who grows up in the Amazon rainforest and forms an extraordinary friendship with a lost jaguar cub she names Hope. After a tragic event, Autumn moves to New York City but dreams of returning to the rainforest to reunite with Hope. When she learns her childhood village is threatened by animal traffickers, Autumn, now 14 and accustomed to city life, decides to return to the Amazon to save her beloved jaguar and the rainforest. Joined by her endearingly clumsy biology teacher Anja, portrayed by Emily Bett Rickards, they embark on a journey full of adventure and discovery.
The movie emphasizes the themes of friendship, the wonder of nature, and the importance of protecting the environment. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and has been described as a spiritual remake of the 2018 movie “Mia and the White Lion,” also directed by Gilles de Maistre. The film has garnered attention for its touching narrative and has been released in various countries, including France, Canada, and Italy, with an English language version available.
If you’re a fan of movies that combine adventure with a meaningful message, “Autumn and the Black Jaguar” might be a great pick for your next movie night! 🎬✨