This selection is part of a set of five programmes dedicated to European animation schools elaborated every year during the ‘Fête de l’Anim’ (www.fete-anim.com), a festival organized by ‘Les Rencontres Audiovisuelles’. The countries in which the animation schools are selected include France, the UK, Germany, Benelux, Eastern Europe, as well as Scandinavian countries. The purpose is to focus on the young generation of directors in Europe. The films selected were crafted by young graduates who studied in renowned animation schools throughout different European countries.
This programme represents the 2015 selection for France. Regarding animation, France is quite lucky. As a matter of fact, the country boasts many prestigious animation schools, allowing students to learn about different styles and animation techniques, such as drawing, 3D, stop motion...
The films presented here were chosen among a great variety of incredible productions, revealing great creativity from this new generation.
By displaying a glimpse of contemporary creation, this selection aims to present and promote the tremendous talent of young animation directors.
Their impressive use of technical skills, combined with the singularity of their universe, allows to claim that these new productions represent today’s French animation at its best.
Not recommended for children under 14.
Duo
A duo of acrobats goes on stage one last time, united under the spotlights even if their harmony backstage is broken.
Ride Away
As she nears the end of her life, a veteran biker yearns to set off on one final trip.
Léon D’oural
Horses in a prestigious race are urged on by their jockeys to tackle one strenuous jump after another...
The Snow Queen
In this adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, young Gerda leaves to find her bewitched friend Kay. This initiatory journey makes her wander from place to place, from one encounter to another.
The Twilight Hour
Sohrab, a young Iranian soldier, finds himself face-to-face with his fellow citizens during a demonstration.
Franck Krabi
Franck lives at the edge of the water, he is alone, very alone, he has only one thing in mind: crabs, Krabis as he calls them. He lives only for them, for the friendship he is convinced he has with them... Thanks to them, Franck is Happy!
Marius
Marius’ life comes down to the bottle and to the struggle. He drowns his day in alcohol, falls, gets up, falls again; a continual fight against this companion that he cannot get rid of.
Denise
A young woman discovers herself by going on a hiking trip across Easter Island...
Aplasie
A man hospitalized for leukemia compares his situation to that of people from the carefree, external world.
Chess
A game of chess comes to an end.
The Black Queen runs constantly, looking for the next white pawn with which she will redden her teeth. White to play!
Dust ‘N’ Rust
In an apocalyptic world, a team of mercenaries is assigned on a mission. This one is going to turn out more complex than intended.
Schools:
Gobelins, l’école de l’image – Paris www.gobelins.fr
La Poudrière - Bourg-lès-Valence www.poudriere.eu
École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs – Paris www.animation.ensad.fr
EMCA, École des Métiers du Cinéma d’Animation – Angoulême www.angouleme-emca.fr
Supinfocom Rubika – Valenciennes rubika-edu.com
École Émile Cohl – Lyon www.cohl.fr
Pôle IIID – Roubaix www.pole3d.net