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The Thief and the Cobbler
Why this pick
Its lavish hand-drawn architecture, silent visual wit, and ornate fantasy-city imagination make it a natural companion to Grimault’s surreal kingdom.
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MOVIE1980 1h 24m FRA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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The Secret of Kells
Why this pick
This richly stylised hand-drawn quest turns a mythic landscape into decorative, dreamlike animation, balancing childlike adventure with a more haunting fairy-tale mood.
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A Cat in Paris
Why this pick
French graphic elegance, nimble cityscapes, and a warm but suspenseful nocturnal adventure echo the playful sophistication and visual charm of Grimault’s work.
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The Red Turtle
Why this pick
Its near-wordless, exquisitely composed animation offers the same trust in visual storytelling and poetic feeling, though in a quieter, more contemplative register.
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The Illusionist
Why this pick
A tender, dialogue-light French animated fable whose expressive designs and wistful magic recall the emotional delicacy beneath The King and the Mockingbird’s satire.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Renaud Marx
Le ramoneur (voice)
Hubert Deschamps
Le sentencieux (voice)
Jean Martin
L'oiseau (voice)
Claude Piéplu
Le maire du palais (voice)