`` African Cats '' is a new film documenting the lives of Kenya 's lions and cheetahs . `` The most remarkable scene was two lions swimming across the flooded Mara River and one being taken by a croc and getting away , '' recalled Scholey . It was directed by David Attenborough, who also narrates it. During the course of filming , they got to know the distinct personalities of their subjects . They hope the film , billed as a `` real-life Lion King , '' will spur audiences ' interest in conservation .
`` African Cats '' is a new film documenting the lives of Kenya 's lions and cheetahs . It was directed by David Attenborough, who also narrates it. During the course of filming , they got to know the distinct personalities of their subjects . They hope the film , billed as a `` real-life Lion King , '' will spur audiences ' interest in conservation .