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The Fox and the Child
Why this pick
Like Belle and Sebastian, it finds adventure and tenderness in a child's bond with a wild animal, using expansive mountain-and-forest imagery and a gentle, observant pace.
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MOVIE2013 1h 44m FRA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Belle and Sebastian
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Why this pick
A warm French family adventure with a resilient young hero, an animal companion, and scenic travel; it shares the emotional directness and old-fashioned storytelling spirit of Belle and Sebastian.
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The Journey of Natty Gann
Why this pick
Its determined child protagonist and loyal wolf companion create the same heartfelt boy-and-animal partnership, with a sweeping journey through beautiful yet demanding wilderness.
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White Fang
Why this pick
This rugged, sincere wilderness adventure similarly centres on trust gradually formed between a young person and a powerful canine, balancing danger, landscape and warmth.
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The Wolf and The Lion
Why this pick
A nature-forward, family-friendly animal adventure whose intimate human–animal relationships and majestic outdoor photography echo the sincere emotional appeal of Belle and Sebastian.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
A six-year-old boy and his dog look to foil a Nazi effort to capture French Resistance fighters.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Félix Bossuet
Sébastien
Mehdi El Glaoui
André
Andreas Pietschmann
Il tenente Peter
Margaux Châtelier
Angélina
Karine Adrover
La madre di Esther
Andrée Damant
Célestine
Tchéky Karyo
César
Dimitri Storoge
Il dottor Guillaume