Book Vs. Movie: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse
The Charlie Mackesy Children’s Book Vs. the 2022 Apple+ Film
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a beautifully illustrated book that explores themes of kindness, resilience, and self-acceptance through the adventures of four unlikely friends. Each character offers unique insights: the curious Boy, the cake-loving Mole, the cautious Fox, and the wise Horse. Through gentle dialogue and expressive artwork, the story reflects on friendship, hope, and the journey to find peace within oneself. Often compared to “The Little Prince,” this book has resonated with readers of all ages and was adapted into an award-winning animated film in 2022 that was created remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
So, which did the Margos prefer? Listen to find out!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:
- The inspiring work of the author and how the book was created
- How the film was created during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- The Movie Cast: Jude Coward Nicoll (the Boy,) Tom Hollander (the Mole,) Idris Elba (the Fox) and Gabriel Byrne as the Horse.
Clips used:
- “Isn’t it odd, we can only share our outsides…”
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022 trailer)
- “One of our greatest freedoms..”
- “Everyone gets lost sometimes.”
- “Look to the dawn…”
- Music by Isobel Waller-Bridge
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