Watch: Disney’s ‘Black Beauty’ features stunning South African scenes [video]

Disney recently released the official trailer for its new live-action movie, Black Beauty which features stunning scenes of South Africa.

About Black Beauty

Black Beauty is based on Anna Sewell‘s 19th-century book which tells the story of a young girl who forms an unbreakable bond with a horse named Beauty. Ashley Avis directs this adaptation of Sewell’s story from her own script.

Meanwhile, the cast assembled for Black Beauty is said to be stellar, with Mackenzie Foy leading the way as protagonist Jo Green, Iain Glen playing Jo’s uncle, Claire Forlani tackling the role of Mrs Winthrop, and Kate Winslet lending her voice to Jo’s beloved Beauty.

According to Collider, the trailer for Black Beauty hints at the gorgeous film families will be able to enjoy when it hits Disney+ over the coming holidays. We’re introduced to Jo (Foy), a teenager who has lost her parents and has become withdrawn as she tries to heal while living with her uncle, John (Glen). John runs a horse rescue and one new arrival seems to catch Jo’s eye. Jo naming the horse Beauty (Winslet) and immediately, the two form a deep bond that will be tested as Jo tries to hold on to her equine friend as long as possible.

Stunning cinematography

“The most undeniably appealing aspect that shines through in the Black Beauty trailer is how stunning the cinematography is,” writes Allie Gemill. “The camera drinks in the hills and farmland of John’s horse rescue and the surrounding area. This artistic emphasis on the pastoral setting will no doubt go a long way in conveying both themes of animal welfare and the healing power of the human-animal bond, both of which anchor Sewell’s novel.”

Of the film, director Avis said that the opportunity to bring Black Beauty to life is a merger of two great passions for her as both a filmmaker and longtime equestrian.

“I’m honored to embark on this journey to create a lyrically beautiful, emotionally driven film with a seminal cast, and a passionate creative team in Jeremy and Robert. I look forward to exploring the powerful messages of Anna Sewell’s classic text, which inspired my love of horses decades ago, with the audiences of today.”

It is said that the film will be released on Disney+ on 27 November 2020. .