The Tale of the Fox - Wladyslaw Starewicz (1930) Part 6/6 (English subtitles)

[Philosphyfanatic]

So glad I came across this. Among all the rare animated films I've been watching lately, I must say that this is a real masterpiece.

Thanks for uploading it! :)

[ThylacineAli]

Wow... First time seeing this. And I can already say this is a masterpeice. And I don't use that term lightly.

[tgv150]

Ah; hadn't spotted the full version "leaking" onto YT! Good luck if you try re-subbing: did so myself a few years back - probably still circulating elsewhere - as it /is/ a lot of work.

1930 isn't far off as it was first shown as a silent film per the link hook I posted over on the IMDb chat. There was probably some reworking; e.g. that rather out-of-place musical celebration recycling old footage and introducing a confusion in the sequence.

Excellent work from Starewicz & daughter, agreed!

[marvin8723]

Loved every minute of it. An influence to Looney Tunes and truly an underrated feature.

[MonoAzul]

I read something that said that this was an influence on Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox. It would be nice if that film led to this one getting a Blu-Ray/DVD release.

[MovieRatIan]

Since the other comments already mentioned the Mr. Fox; all I have to say is, him coming out on top as a hero at the end is a little wrong when you remember that amongst the pointless-mean-trickery...he *Murdered a [chicken] woman with children*. That's kinda f-ed up. This movie was beautifully made and I really liked parts of it, but even knowing that Reynard was a jerk in the fables, it's hard to relate to him on film as a villain that comes out on top. But dang, this looked great.

[MissBillieDove]

France had no Hays Code to protect the good morals of the people and make sure everybody understood right from wrong. To me, a villain so charming coming out on top is a breath of fresh air.

I'm glad you liked the animation, though!

[MovieRatIan]

Well I'm glad about the Hays code (never a fan; see: Betty Boop after), and some of my favorite parts (in addition to the look) about this are those more "adult" elements, like the whole Queen/cat semi-subplot.

But, like I said, I was with him as "charming anti-hero" until the killing part. It might've not been as bad without the repeating of "mama" by the kids. The scene seems to stresses what a horrible thing it is, then everyone forgets because "he's so darn smart."

[MovieRatIan]

(Oh, and One day I did want to make my own Reynard movie off the fables, if my animation career goes well...so thanks a ton for putting this up, btw =B)

[MovieRatIan]

*Oh, glad about *not* having the Hays Code XP

[LivelyLorikeet]

Ah, I thought so! I might have to track down those interviews. Good to know that Anderson respects the classics!

[LivelyLorikeet]

Wow--I've been curious about this film ever since I heard about it, but I haven't been able to see it until now. Therefore, you rock for uploading it. =D

On the other hand, do you think that the style of the new film Fantastic Mr. Fox might owe a debt to this film? I think the puppets look remarkably similar.

[Mocni]

Well that was interesting, you can definitely see the influence this must have had on Disney's Robin Hood.