The Tale of the Fox - Wladyslaw Starewicz (1930) Part 2/6 (English subtitles)

Note: I wrote 1930 because that's the date IMDb gives. Wikipedia, though, says it was released in 1937 in Germany and in 1941 in France. I doubt the 1930 date is accurate.

Quick summary from Wikipedia: In the kingdom of animals, the fox Renard is used to tricking and fooling everyone. Consequently, the King (a lion), receives more and more complaints. Finally, he orders Renard to be arrested and brought before the throne.

This is the legendary feature film by Wladyslaw Starewicz (or Ladislas Starevitch, or Ladislas Starewicz, or Ladislaw Starewicz, or Ladislas Starewitch, or Ladislaw Starewitsch). It is also his only one, and he directed it with his wife, Irène Starewicz. The story is an adaptation of a compilation or medieval French legends called "Le roman de renart". It's an entertaining story, a social satire, but most of all a landmark in early animation. I find the stop-motion truly remarkable, even by Starewicz's standards. The facial expressions and the movements are very smooth and fluid.

It had a good reception when it was first released, but as it was wartime people quickly forgot about it. They later exploited in under the form of shorts, since it contains many independent stories with one linking narrative.

I'm sorry about the subtitles, as they are crap. I couldn't find anything better. I tried to tweak some parts, but frankly, it was very hard and I got tired. I might reupload it when I've figured out how to do softsubs, and maybe then I'll have improved on them. I hope you can still appreciate the film.

IMDB credits: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021309/

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[reynarddigging]

@chadtherad

I think you are perhaps not familiar with the idea that nursing a baby is not a sexual act and there is nothing MORE kid oriented. You are not alone - a lot of men think boobs are just for their enjoyment - but actually they were made to nourish babies.

[ThylacineAli]

Love the part where the cat sings to the lioness.

[MidnightOkami]

Frogs singing on the Lily Pads @ 9:12 = Chewbacca voice inspiration? XD

[phantomf41000]

Superbe quel talent!

[fantomtm]

Thank for adding this!



[LiimLsan]

Lamour! GAAH! mouth!

[LiimLsan]

i thought the guy fell and got crushed beneath the sled.

[MrRicardoSpears]

I love the serenade