The Big Bad Fox: A French Animated Film Featured in The After Hours
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales is a delightful French animated film featuring three humorous stories about rural animals. Directed by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert, the film showcases refreshing hand-drawn 2D animation. It will be screened during The After Hours program on December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM at IFI Thamrin.
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales is a French animated film by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert, featuring three short stories filled with humor and warmth. Set in the countryside with eccentric animal characters, the film adapts Renner’s graphic novel to bring to life “A Baby to Deliver,” “The Big Bad Fox,” and “Saving Christmas.” Each story delivers a hilarious adventure with simple yet profound messages about friendship, responsibility, and courage.
With hand-drawn 2D animation, the film evokes a classic storybook charm, standing out from the CGI-dominated animation landscape. Its humor appeals to all ages, steering clear of the over-the-top antics often seen in family films. The combination of its simple animation style and clever storytelling makes it a heartwarming and entertaining experience for the entire family. The film highlights Renner and Imbert’s unique talent in blending slapstick comedy with meaningful moral tales, making it an ideal choice for a family movie night.
Dengan animasi 2D yang digambar tangan, film ini memberikan nuansa klasik seperti ilustrasi buku cerita anak-anak, berbeda dari dominasi animasi CGI. Humor dalam film ini dapat dinikmati oleh semua usia, menghindari humor berlebihan yang sering ditemukan dalam film keluarga. Kombinasi gaya animasi sederhana dan cerita yang cerdas menjadikannya tontonan yang menghibur dan menyentuh untuk seluruh keluarga. Film ini menampilkan bakat unik Renner dan Imbert dalam memadukan slapstick comedy dengan cerita moral yang relevan, menjadikannya pilihan tepat untuk ditonton bersama keluarga.
Benjamin Renner previously co-directed Ernest & Celestine (2012), another hand-drawn animated film exploring themes of unlikely friendships between a bear and a mouse. Renner’s works often delve into themes of warmth, unconventional relationships, and simple yet profound moral lessons. His recurring idea emphasizes the importance of embracing differences and building connections through mutual respect, reflected in his films’ humor, ingenuity, and positive messages for audiences of all ages.
The After Hours is Jakarta Cinema Club’s offline program organized by the podcast team of THE PAGE and open to film enthusiasts. This time, we’re collaborating with the Institut Français Indonesia (IFI) to host The After Hours. The event will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM at IFI Thamrin, Central Jakarta. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’re sure to meet new companions at this event. Register for the program through this link.
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