The Fox in the Chicken Coop
Amitz Dolniker, an Israeli politician who speaks way to much has a heart attack in the middle of his speech. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital the doctor orders him to "go someplace quite, rest, and don't make speeches". His young assistant immediately suggest they go to Switzerland, however Dolniker had taken a vow not to leave Israel unnecessarily, so he comes up with a different idea - going to a remote village where they have never heard of him, so he would not be asked to make any speeches. As they arrive, it turns out that not only the villagers have never heard of Dolniker, but they have also never heard of running water, electricity, phones, and most importantly: TV, Radio, and newspapers... so its only a matter of time before Dolniker or the villagers go bananas...
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Plot Summary
In this satirical comedy, a ruthless corporate executive, with the help of his wife, schemes to take over a small town by exploiting its residents' hopes and fears. As the townspeople become increasingly divided and suspicious of each other, the executive's manipulation begins to unravel, exposing the hollowness of his ambition and the vulnerability of the community.
Critical Reception
The Fox in the Chicken Coop was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its satirical ambitions but many finding its execution heavy-handed and its social commentary lacking subtlety. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the dark humor and others finding the film's cynicism off-putting. It did not achieve significant box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for its heavy-handed satire and predictable plot.
- Some appreciated the dark humor and ambition, but felt it missed the mark.
- The film's cynicism was seen as overwhelming by many.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Fox in the Chicken Coop' is largely undocumented, but available commentary suggests it was perceived as a film with good intentions that ultimately failed to resonate widely, often being described as too bleak or not sharply written enough to succeed as satire.
Fun Fact
Despite its dark themes, the film was marketed as a social satire, with its production and release largely flying under the radar of major critical attention.
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