Fox and the whale

The desire to explore

Discover and appreciate the beauty of the landscape.

Synopsis

A fox sets off into the unknown and meets other creatures in search of adventure.

Film commentary: Fox and the whale

A contemplative short film about nature and animals.

Children will have fun following the journey of our hero the fox and will discover with him the animals of the forest.
Butterflies, crabs, ducks or even grasshoppers, frogs and deer.
The characters designed as silhouettes invite to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes.

Author's view

Director Robin Joseph's inspiration is curiosity, the desire to explore, to know what lies beyond us. Without the promise of rewards or success, the desire and courage to move forward.

Animation technique

The film, originally conceived in 2D, has evolved with the addition of 3D animation for the characters.

Behind the scenes of the film's creation

Discover the making-of of the short film: Fox and the whale.

Transmediation

The need to learn, to discover, the thirst for knowledge in scientists, artists, explorers.

"We can do anything that depends only on our will."
Jean Santeuil (1896-1904) by Marcel proust.

"Know how to tell yourself again and again: it's up to me."
Les Nourritures terrestres (1897) by André Gide.

Theme

Quest

Genre and keywords

Contemplative, animals, nature, fox, whale, curiosity

Recommended age

5 years

Running time

12:03

Title

Fox and the whale

Directed by

Robin Joseph

Music

John Poon

Production

2016

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