The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse (Official Short Film Soundtrack)

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The film was directed by Peter Baynton and co-written by Jon Croker, with Jude Coward Nicoll, Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne voicing the four titular characters. Nicoll's casting was a challenge for the creative team, as he was a newcomer to acting and was selected from 300 people who auditioned for the role. He added, "We were looking for a certain fragility and vulnerability in the voice of the boy. We wanted people when they heard the boy's voice to have the instinct to try and take care of him or try and protect him [...] He announces to us right at the start of the film that he's lost and he's looking for a home. We all felt incredibly protective of the boy. And that was the quality we were looking for in the boy's voice: a very soft, very gentle unconfident-sounding voice." Baynton said that "he found this sort of lovely rapport and musical relationship between the voices of Nicoll and Hollander". It felt easy to imagine the duo recording their voices together in a studio, even though both the actors recorded separately due to the pandemic. [7] Animation and design [ edit ]

Idris says: “The fox is an outsider, somewhat untrusting of the world and takes his time to open up to the group and be vulnerable. I definitely connected with the fox on a level, and it was amazing to see the character’s journey throughout the story. I think there’s a part in all of us that feels like the fox. That’s also the beauty of Charlie’s work, we see ourselves in each of the characters and can relate to their journeys.”

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I bought this for my little darling's birthday in July, and she tells me at the grand old age of 8, it is her “..favourite book in the world ever”. My brother then informs me that this precious little one brought the book to school so she could read to the class as part of the Christmas treat's they were allowed. Not to miss out on this moment I asked her to read to me too over the Christmas holidays, and this fabulous experience goes down as one of my most special moments in the “world - ever”. when i first saw this title and cover, i said AWWWWW! and then, over the holiday season, so many people were praising this book in print and in person, i knew i needed to get a copy for myself. OR, to get a copy for greg because - fox - and read it before gifting it to him. because i am a monster. Rosen, Christopher (21 November 2022). " 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse' composer Isobel Waller-Bridge on how music can tell a story [Exclusive Video Interview]". GoldDerby . Retrieved 23 December 2022. All four characters represent different parts of the same person,” he explained, “the inquisitive boy, the mole who’s enthusiastic but a bit greedy, the fox who’s been hurt so is withdrawn from life, slow to trust but wants to be part of things, and the horse who’s the wisest bit, the deepest part of you, the soul.” Tom Hollander in The Ipcress File. (Image credit: ALTITUDE FILM FOR ITV) Interview: Idris Elba on voicing the Fox

What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy. 'Help,' said the horse. 'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up" a b Rosen, Christopher (5 December 2022). "Making of 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse': Lively roundtable with filmmakers [Exclusive Video Interview]". GoldDerby . Retrieved 23 December 2022. Tangcay, Jazz (October 10, 2022). "Apple Lands J.J. Abrams-Produced Animated Short 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,' Starring Idris Elba (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 13, 2022. I really think this will be the perfect gift for those you want to share a message of encouragement or love with. It’s similar to Winnie the Pooh in its content but not so much in narrative or illustration. This will be one you won't be able to forget. It tries to give important, profound lessons about good and bad, struggling with emotional problems, self reflection, and many other topics in a minimalistic way. With some rudimentary drawings and many Buddha zen Yoda wise master style dialogues, scenes, and conclusions, it condenses essential philosophical, ethical, and psychological questions, issues, and problems to a level easy to understand for younger audiences.Jude says “The illustrations and text in the book gave me a clear understanding of the Boy’s character. It is obvious to anyone who has read it that the Boy is gentle, kind and a little bit frightened. Who wouldn’t be when they are lost outside in the deep snow!” Idris Elba voice the Fox, while Tom Hollander is behind the Mole. (Image credit: BBC) Interview: Jude Coward Nicoll on voicing the Boy