Fox Film
Fox Film
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What this film brings
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Expert review
This short experimental film by Isabella Rossellini has a calm, handmade, conversational feeling, with a very simple presentation built around human fascination with foxes and the idea of taming animals. Sensitive content is extremely limited, there is no meaningful violence, no sexual content, and no notable coarse language, though the topic may raise questions about wild animals, domestication, and the boundary between humans and animals. The intensity stays very low throughout, and the main challenge for younger viewers is attention rather than fear, since the slow pace and reflective style may feel abstract instead of engaging. For parents, the best support is to watch alongside children who already enjoy quiet nonfiction or artistic shorts, and to explain in simple terms that wild animals are not pets. This is not emotionally harsh, but it is more likely to hold the interest of children who can follow ideas and narration without needing action or a strong plot.
Synopsis
Isabella Rossellini: "Fox (Volpe) is a little film that I made, absolutely alone, during the lockdown caused by COVID. It is very, very primitive, but addresses a scientific topic that fascinates me: taming animals. In particular, I realized during the lockdown that “narrating”, talking about what fascinates me and sharing it with others is a necessary, essential act for me. And so, with the very few means I have I make a film and am fascinated by how ideas can be expressed."
Difficult scenes
The film discusses the taming of animals, especially foxes, which may lead a young child to wonder whether a wild animal can become a companion like a dog or cat. This is not frightening, but it is worth explaining clearly so children do not take the idea of living with wild animals too literally. The very stripped down style of the film, created alone during lockdown, may feel unusual or distant to some children. This is not a disturbing scene in itself, but the minimalist and reflective approach may confuse younger viewers who expect a more traditional story with action and clearly defined characters.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2020
- Runtime
- 5m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Isabella Rossellini
- Main cast
- Isabella Rossellini
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This short experimental film by Isabella Rossellini has a calm, handmade, conversational feeling, with a very simple presentation built around human fascination with foxes and the idea of taming animals. Sensitive content is extremely limited, there is no meaningful violence, no sexual content, and no notable coarse language, though the topic may raise questions about wild animals, domestication, and the boundary between humans and animals. The intensity stays very low throughout, and the main challenge for younger viewers is attention rather than fear, since the slow pace and reflective style may feel abstract instead of engaging. For parents, the best support is to watch alongside children who already enjoy quiet nonfiction or artistic shorts, and to explain in simple terms that wild animals are not pets. This is not emotionally harsh, but it is more likely to hold the interest of children who can follow ideas and narration without needing action or a strong plot.
Synopsis
Isabella Rossellini: "Fox (Volpe) is a little film that I made, absolutely alone, during the lockdown caused by COVID. It is very, very primitive, but addresses a scientific topic that fascinates me: taming animals. In particular, I realized during the lockdown that “narrating”, talking about what fascinates me and sharing it with others is a necessary, essential act for me. And so, with the very few means I have I make a film and am fascinated by how ideas can be expressed."
Difficult scenes
The film discusses the taming of animals, especially foxes, which may lead a young child to wonder whether a wild animal can become a companion like a dog or cat. This is not frightening, but it is worth explaining clearly so children do not take the idea of living with wild animals too literally. The very stripped down style of the film, created alone during lockdown, may feel unusual or distant to some children. This is not a disturbing scene in itself, but the minimalist and reflective approach may confuse younger viewers who expect a more traditional story with action and clearly defined characters.