Itam: A Sun Bear Story
2026, English. Directed by Raymond Tan.
Three years in the making, this remarkable documentary was filmed entirely in Sabah, Malaysia. It follows the rehabilitation and release of a rescued sun bear named Itam. Developed in close collaboration with the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, the production was granted rare access to archival records, veterinary logs, field operations, and the complete rewilding process. This access allows the film to move beyond surface observation into deeply-researched, character-driven storytelling. Combining immersive cinematic language with investigative scientific inquiry, ITAM: A SUN BEAR STORY positions Southeast Asian conservation stories within global discourse.
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- 1h 20m
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- English
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Itam: A Sun Bear Story runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Itam: A Sun Bear Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 2026. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Itam: A Sun Bear Story?
If you liked Itam: A Sun Bear Story, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Naqoyqatsi, Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country.
Who directed Itam: A Sun Bear Story?
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2026) was directed by Raymond Tan and stars Baki Zainal.