The Fox
Short description
Set at the start of World War II, this historical drama follows Franz Streitberger, an introverted Austrian motorcycle courier. While his unit prepares for the invasion of France, Franz rescues and nurses a wounded fox cub. He forms a deep bond with the animal and brings it along with him into occupied France. As the journey progresses, the friendship with the fox helps the soldier confront his difficult childhood as the marginalized son of a farming family.
The film was written and directed by Adrian Goiginger and is the first of three listed works in his career, followed by Rickerl and Four Minus Three. The cast features Simon Morzé in the lead role, alongside Karl Markovics, Pit Bukowski, Stan Steinbichler, Alexander Beyer, and Cornelius Obonya. A total of 25 actors are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between Germany and Austria through companies including ORF, BR, and Geißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion.
The movie has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a consistent rating of 7.1/10 on both IMDb and TMDB. The IMDb score is based on 1,600 votes, while the TMDB rating comes from 54 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film tells the story of what happened to Franz Streitberger (the great-grandfather of the film's director, Adrian Goiginger, who served in the Austrian army).
- 5 foxes participated in the filming of the movie.
- Preparing for the role and immersing herself in the image of her character, Adrianna Gradziel spent a week in complete solitude in a house specifically designated for this purpose.
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