When does the screening of FANTASTIC MR. FOX take place?

The screening starts on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, at 8:30 PM.

Where will the film be shown?

The film will be shown at JGU - Shell at Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 23 in 55128 Mainz.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission to the FILMZ Shell Cinema is free.

Who is allowed to visit the Shell Cinema?

The Shell Cinema is open to all interested parties, not just students.

When does admission begin?

Admission usually begins 30 minutes before the film starts.

In what version will the film be shown?

Shell Cinema events are usually shown in original version and, if possible, with German subtitles.

FANTASTIC MR. FOX at the Shell Cinema: Stop-Motion Magic, Black Humor, and a Fabulous Cinema Evening

Name: FILMZ – Shell Cinema: FANTASTIC MR. FOX
Start: 2027-02-09T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-09T22:30:00+01:00
Location: JGU - Muschel

FANTASTIC MR. FOX: A wild animated adventure in the Shell Cinema

When darkness falls over the Mainz University campus, a wonderfully quirky cinema adventure begins at the Shell Cinema: Wes Anderson's stop-motion classic FANTASTIC MR. FOX tells the story of a cultured fox whose old passion for risky heists throws his family and the neighborhood into turmoil.

Stop-motion with charm, wit, and handcrafted magic

Mr. Fox lives with his family in a tree and has promised himself a quiet life. But right outside his door, the supplies of the three feared farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean beckon. The drama unfolds into a fast-paced mix of family story, caper comedy, and fairy-tale adventure.

The special power of the film lies in its handcrafted visual world. Fur, costumes, sets, and movements give each scene a tactile quality. The film's set design resembles a miniature theater, where every gesture is precisely placed, and even a glance over the forest edge contributes to the comedic tension.

Wes Anderson's idiosyncratic direction

Wes Anderson combines symmetrical compositions, dry humor, and an unusually fine characterization in his directing. Behind the absurd surface, FANTASTIC MR. FOX tells of responsibility, change, and the unpredictable urge to remain true to one's nature.

The film adaptation is based on Roald Dahl's children's book and translates its black humor into an expressive stop-motion production. The carefully choreographed movements, warm color drama, and distinctive soundtrack create a theater atmosphere on screen: each shot opens a new little play space.

Shared cinema experience at the Shell Cinema

The FILMZ Shell Cinema brings film culture to the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The award-winning student cinema regularly showcases selected classics and hidden gems for students, families, and all film enthusiasts. Admission is free, with doors typically opening half an hour before the screening starts.

For the audience, a shared stage experience without a stage emerges: held breaths, pointed audience reactions, and laughter over Mr. Fox's increasingly risky plans combine for a special cinema evening.

Conclusion: A fox, a plan, and great cinema

FANTASTIC MR. FOX awaits its visitors with artful stop-motion, quirky humor, and a surprisingly warm-hearted family story. Those who love handcrafted animation, imaginative staging, and extraordinary cinematic moments will experience an evening full of wit, tension, and cinematic eccentricity at the Shell Cinema.