The Fox and the Child

The Fox and the Child

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Release Date

12/27/2007

Runtime

94 mins

Overview

A young girl of about 10 years lives in a solitary peasant's house on the edge of the jurassic mountains in the East of France. One day in autumn, when she is on her way to school through the forest, she observes a hunting fox. Of course, the fox flees from her, but the girl feels a strong desire to meet the fox again.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

$13,000,000

Revenue

$29,610,210

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A quietly enchanting meditation on a young girl's patient quest to connect with a wild fox, unfolding across seasons in an isolated French forest. It's a film about the slow, tender discovery of wonder in solitude and the profound bond that can grow between human and animal.

Mood

WistfulContemplativeJoyfulHopeful

Themes

Coming of ageNatureFriendshipIsolation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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