If you’ve ever dreamed of jumping into a picture book, Apple TV’s Oscar-winning Best Animated Short The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse may be able to grant your wish. Based on the bestselling children’s book of the same name, the film brings illustrator Charlie Mackesy’s original artwork to life in a way that’ll make you feel as though you’ve been immersed in the glittering snow of an imaginary world – a universe that, though fictional, is almost tangibly nostalgic. Beyond the visual, however, the 30-minute piece is brimming with underlying morals of courage, kindness, and the true meaning of family. Superimpose that narrative over Mackesy’s stunning imagery and the simple, heart-filled children’s story is a surprisingly profound must-watch.
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