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6.8/10
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It has been described as both a nature documentary and a "fairy tale" look at the story of young girl and her friendship with a fox.It has been described as both a nature documentary and a "fairy tale" look at the story of young girl and her friendship with a fox.It has been described as both a nature documentary and a "fairy tale" look at the story of young girl and her friendship with a fox.
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- TriviaActually, ten foxes were used as "le renard": Titus, Max, Tango, Bandit, Peche, Ziza, Chepper, Swannie, Scott, and Sally.
- GoofsWhen the girl is lying in front of the fox, the close-up shows them within nose distance. She raises her arm to stroke it, and in the next medium shot it is suddenly at an arm's length distance.
- Alternate versionsIn the original French language version, after the fox jumps out the window, there is an additional 5 seconds of the girl examining and picking up the fox. In the English language version, after she runs downstairs and gasps, it immediately cuts to a shot of her carrying the fox.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #39.10 (2008)
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A feast for the eyes and a fine story but it may be too much for younger children and sensitive souls everywhere
In the French countryside, a beautiful red-headed girl spies a fox. Its love at first glance. Thereafter, the young lass uses much of her free time looking through the meadows and woods for her new friend. At one point, the young girl breaks a leg and must stay indoors for quite a spell. Her parents bring her books on foxes, which she devours. Soon, she is back outside, after the winter has passed. Meanwhile, the fox has had a scary run-in with a wild cat but made it to a hole, exhausted but alive. She also finds her mate and delivers two young foxes. Through some instinctive miracle, the fox does let the young girl pet her from time to time. Also, when a large bird of prey decides on a young fox meal, the girl is there to cover the pup with her body until the danger has passed. Will the girl and her fox remain friends forever? This is a stunningly beautiful film, with superb photography. Animal lovers will rejoice at seeing the world through a fox's eyes and admire the little girl's avid interest in the natural world near her home. Also, Kate Winslet's English narration is quite wonderful, too. But, alas, the scary moments are very real, for nature is often cruel. This will upset younger children and sensitive viewers, who love creatures but hate the harsh eat-or-be-eaten world. This reviewer, for example, couldn't finish the film, for there were too many "close calls" for the fox and her family. But, if you are the type who can just celebrate the life of animals, no matter what the results, this is probably a film you don't want to overlook.
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- Mar 19, 2012
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Box office
- Budget
- $13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $29,610,210
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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