The Fox and the Child

The Fox and the Child

Directed by Luc Jacquet

Produced by Bonne Pioche Productions, France 3 Cinéma

200796 min6.6 / 10

A tender, visually lyrical story of a solitary child's patient quest to forge a bond with a wild fox across the changing seasons.

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.

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  • Does The Fox and the Child end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Fox and the Child one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is The Fox and the Child easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Fox and the Child scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Fox and the Child violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Fox and the Child sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

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Surprise24

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Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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