''The Expedition of the Family Fox'' ( nl, De expeditie van de familie Vos) is a 2021 Dutch family film directed by
Bob Wilbers. The film was entirely shot in the Dutch amusement park
De Efteling
Efteling () is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands. The attractions reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
The park was opened on May 31, 1952. It evolved from a nature ...
. The film premiered at the
Molodist International Film Festival in Kyiv. The film was put on a shortlist of 22 films eligible for the
Golden Calves
According to the Bible, the golden calf (עֵגֶל הַזָּהָב '' ‘ēgel hazzāhāv'') was an idol (a cult image) made by the Israelites when Moses went up to Mount Sinai. In Hebrew, the incident is known as ''ḥēṭə’ hā‘ēgel ...
, an award often called the Dutch equivalent of the
Oscars.
Plot
A recently deceased grandfather leaves a scavenger hunt for a young boy to follow.
Reception
Dutch newspaper found
De Telegraaf
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it a shame that the film suffered from the
Coronacrisis and therefor didn't get as big of a movie theatre release as it deserved.
''CineMagazine'' rated it 3 stars.
References
External links
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Dutch children's films
2020s Dutch-language films
Dutch adventure films
Films directed by Bob Wilbers
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