Fox and His Friends

About Fox and His Friends

'Fox and His Friends' is a compelling, German film released in 1975. The movie portrays the life of a young, working-class man named Fox, who wins the lottery and enters the world of the upper class. The film is a poignant commentary on how love, class differences, and money interact.

Making / Production

'Fox and His Friends' is directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder who also provides a captivating performance as the leading character. Produced by Tango Films, the movie was shot in Germany. Utilizing a narrative style, Fassbinder skillfully develops each character, delivering a robust, emotionally charged movie.

Actors

• Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Fox: With authenticity, Fassbinder portrayed the main character, showing his journey from naive innocence to exploited lover.
• Peter Chatel as Eugen: Chatel excellently played the part of Eugen, Fox's upper-class boyfriend, who uses him for his newly found wealth.
• Karlheinz Böhm as Max: Böhm portrayed Max with perfect authenticity, effectively showing the complexity and nuance of his character's motivations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially released in Berlin and later gained worldwide attention.
• Fassbinder, in addition to his acting and directing duties, also co-wrote the screenplay.

Awards

While 'Fox and His Friends' did not win any major awards, it was well received by critics and viewers alike and is regarded as a landmark film in LGBT cinema.

Quotes

• "If you've nothing to eat, you're not hungry, you just feel sorry for yourself."
• "I’d like to be a tiger, but I’m just a fox."

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Fox and His Friends' has a haunting soundtrack that underscores and amplifies the film's themes of deceit, loss, and social disparity.
• The film's primary song, "The Great Theme," is a recurring melody that echoes throughout the movie, enhancing its melancholic ambiance.