Maya the Bee (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, Maya the Bee is a notable film directed by Waldemar Bonsels, running about 76 minutes. “The first adapation of the beloved bee starring real insects!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maya the Bee is a dramatised documentary film displaying living bees and other forest animals interacting with each other. Based on the book by Waldemar Bonsels, he also assisted himself in cinematography, along with A.O. Weitzenberg. The film was restored in 2004, after a decent copy (nitrate) of this film survived in the Finnish Film Archives possession and was done by Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv with the support of Waldemar Bonsels-Stiftung.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maya the Bee (1926)?
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- When was Maya the Bee released?
- Maya the Bee was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.