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Fox & The Child, The (2008)
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Fox & The Child, The (2008)

Genre
Documentary, Drama, Family
Release Date
August 8, 2008
Studio
Picturehouse Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.lerenardetlenfant.com/
Genre
Documentary, Drama, Family
Release Date
August 8, 2008
MPAA Rating
G
Duration
92 minute(s)
Production Budget
13
Studio
Picturehouse Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.lerenardetlenfant.com/
Director
Luc Jacquet
Producer
Yves Darondeau, Christophe Lioud, Emmanuel Priou
Screenwriter
Luc Jacquet
Starring
  • Bertille Noel-Bruneau
  • Isabelle Carre
  • Thomas Laliberte
  • Kate Winslet as Narrator (voice: English version)

From the director of the acclaimed documentary March of the Penguins, Luc Jacquet delivers a breathtaking and intimate tale of wonder in Fox & the Child, The. Narrated by Kate Winslet in the English-language version, the film follows a curious young girl, played by Bertille Noel-Bruneau, living in the French countryside who forms an extraordinary bond with a wild fox she names Lily. Driven by a deep fascination and an innocent desire for friendship, she ventures into the forest day after day, patiently earning the fox's trust. The story beautifully captures the delicate dance between the wild and the tame, as the girl learns that true connection requires respect and freedom, not ownership. Through stunning, immersive cinematography that blurs the line between documentary and narrative, the film explores themes of patience, sacrifice, and the profound lessons nature teaches. As the seasons change, their relationship deepens, but the girl must ultimately face the critical choice between holding on to her wild friend and letting her go. This family-friendly drama is a poignant, visually stunning journey that celebrates the magic of the natural world and the bittersweet nature of love.