Disney 100: The real story behind Merida, the iconic Brave’s anti-princess

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Who was the real person who inspired Brave’s fierce anti-princess? Oscar winner director Brenda Chapman, who created the film for Disney/Pixar, tells us how Merida was conceived and the roots of this unconventional love story. Listen to our full Disney 100: How a studio redefined animation on BBC Sounds. Producer: Constanza Hola (Image: General view of green carpet at Disney Pixar's "Brave" World Premiere in 2012. Credit: Lester Cohen/Getty Images)