If there’s one Disney movie that traumatized an entire generation, it’s this one, which is to the 90s generation what “Bambi” was to those of the 40s to 80s.
You must know The Lion King, a classic among Disney studio classics, and if you’ve seen it, you probably already know which scene we’re talking about. Because the most striking death of the film is obviously that of Simba’s father.
Remember the fall of Mufasa in the wildebeest-covered canyon! He leaves to rescue little Simba and once he has taken him to safety, tries to climb back up as far as he can safe from any danger, but his brother Scar is waiting for him. By planting his claws in his front legs, he condemns him to die trampled by the wildebeest.
All the young spectators who have since discovered the film have been taken aback and traumatized by so much wickedness from an envious person (Scar) and so much sadness expressed by Simba when he understands that he will never see his father again, in addition accusing himself of his death.
We no longer count the number of little moviegoers who had to be consoled after this dramatic and visually impressive scene.
The Walt Disney Pictures The Death of Mufasa
This tragic and traumatic event did not prevent the public from rushing into theaters to discover the film when it was released, to the point of reaching 10 million admissions in France and bringing in 1.65 billion worldwide. million, allowing it to become the 20th biggest hit of all time adjusted for inflation.
“Long live the king !”