Foreign Animation Thread (Past / Present / Future)

[kaseaver]

Anyone know of release plans for Fantastic Planet in Region A?

[celticmoon]

Originally Posted by kaseaver

Anyone know of release plans for Fantastic Planet in Region A?

There is a Japanese release, but it apparently only has Japanese subtitles:

http://www.kadokawa-pictures.jp/offi...et/video.shtml

[Drake2222]

Originally Posted by Gerby

I like a lot of past foreign animation especially stop motion.
Anything by Jan Svankmajer, Karel Zeman, Wladislaw Starewicz, Jiri Trnka, Jiri Barta is required viewing IMO.
Flaklypa (1975) - also known as 'Grand Prix'...a fantastic norwegian racing car stop motion movie.
The Adventures Of Prince Achmed (1926) - cut out silhoetted animation...this one is available on blu ray from BFI.
The Legend Of The Sacred Stone (2000) - amazing Tawainese martial arts puppet movie.

Yes, Starewicz’ Tale of the Fox (1941) is great, also Pinchcliffe’s Grand Prix did have an amazing restoration (actually partly a recreation). Also, Song of the Sea of course, A Cat’s Life, Nocturna, Moomins in the Winter Wonderland.

There’s always Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit & Early Man. Plus the usual asian anime stuff like Metropolis, Welcome to the Space Show, Wonderful Days, Oblivion Island, Harlock Space Pirate etc

The animated Krysar (Pied Piper) from Barta looks interesting, i’m going to check that out too.

[Drake2222]

Just watched Krysar (the Korean region free NTSC dvd release from Amazon UK), excellent film. Would be nice if someone like Second Run could restore the film and put it on blu ray though

[Drake2222]

Recently saw Mission to the Moon (ie: Månelyst i Flåklypa), also known as Louis and Luca Mission to the Moon. Excellent stop motion film. While it is a new film, it is based on the same characters known from Pinchcliffe’s Grand Prix. At any rate, I’d recommend the film to those who like Wallace and Gromit’s space adventure A Grand Day Out

[Misioon_Odisea]

For the fans and lovers of Ernest & Célestine out there, I'm bumping this thread to share with you that there is a new film on the way, subtitled "Voyage en Charabie" ("A Trip to Gibberitia" in English), and is coming later this year! To be first premiered in France in December, this time the feature film will be directed by Julien Chheng and Jean-Christophe Roger, the team behind the "Ernest & Célestine, The Collection" TV Series, while the previous film was directed by Benjamin Renner, Vincent Patar and Stéphane Aubier. New stills were released today by StudioCanal (according to Animated Antic) and shared via Catsuka. Have a look!

https://twitter.com/catsuka/status/1523359104474894336

Originally Posted by Catsuka

Some stills of "Ernest & Celestine, A Trip to Gibberitia" new animated movie directed by Jean-Christophe Roger & Julien Chheng. Coming in December 2022 in french theaters.

For more information, check it out on Catsuka's webpage at https://www.catsuka.com/breves/2022-...ge-en-charabie (in French). Also, there's this piece published at The Wrap in February (https://www.thewrap.com/ernest-celes...el-first-look/) which describes us the synopsis, and what to expect in general from the film. Catsuka always has the best insight on the development of the independent and foreign/international animation scene out of any of the major animation news outlets I read, followed by Zippy Frames (https://www.zippyframes.com/). Let's all keep an eye out for this new entry in the "Ernest and Célestine" franchise, and let's hope it is just as good or even better than the first!

[Dragon78]

Anyone heard of "Mavka The Forest Song"?

[Misioon_Odisea]

Originally Posted by Dragon78

Anyone heard of "Mavka The Forest Song"?

Yep, I have! The upcoming Ukrainian CGI animated film, It says on Google it's coming this December as well, premiering first in Ukraine. Hopefully, the announcement for a U.S. release date isn't be too far off from now either.

[Dragon78]

So has anyone else seen any of the following movies?

A Monster in Paris
Ballerina/Leap
The Illusionist(2010)

[Misioon_Odisea]

Originally Posted by Dragon78

So has anyone else seen any of the following movies?

A Monster in Paris
Ballerina/Leap
The Illusionist(2010)

I haven't watched any of the ones you mentioned yet, I definitely should out and seek to watch them soon. However, speaking of The Illusionist...

Sony Pictures Classics acquires "The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol," Sylvain Chomet's next feature film

The distributor specialized in artistic and independent films has bought distribution rights for several regions, including the U.S., for the upcoming animated feature film by Sylvain Chomet, director of the Academy Award nom¡nated "The Triplets of Belleville" and "The Illusionist," both of which Sony Pictures Classics also distributed before. Expected release date 2024.

https://www.animationmagazine.net/fe...ures-classics/

Originally Posted by Animation Magazine

Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol’ Gets Rolling with Sony Pictures Classics

Reported from the Cannes Film Festival & Market, Sony Pictures Classics has picked up multiple territory rights to The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol, the latest animated feature from BAFTA-winning and four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sylvain Chomet. SPC previously handled distribution for his acclaimed films The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist.

Hand-drawn animation is ALIVE and KICKING, Baby!!!

[Misioon_Odisea]

Yesterday, Animation Magazine published an exclusive interview featuring famed Spanish "Birdboy: The Forgotten Children" director Alberto Vázquez, speaking about his new feature film "Unicorn Wars," which is set to premiere at this year's Annecy Festival (June 13-18) before heading to Spanish cinemas later this year. A potential candidate for the R rating by the MPA, if it gets rated for its release in the U.S.!

Originally Posted by Ramin Zahed

Exclusive: ‘Unicorn Wars’ Director Alberto Vázquez Brings a Teddy Bear Battlefield to Life



Fans of Spanish graphic novelist and animation director Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy, Homeless Home, Decorado) have been counting the days until the acclaimed auteur’s new movie Unicorn Wars arrives on the big screen. The film, which was part of Annecy’s Work in Progress last year, will premiere at this year’s edition of the animation festival in France. Produced by UniKo, Abano Pro*ducións and Autour de Minuit, the feature is set again a terrible war between religious fanatic teddy bears and environmentalist unicorns.

Warning: Trailers contain mature content that may upset some audiences.

Concept Trailer:

Trailer #2 de Unicorn Wars (HD) - YouTube

Latest Trailer (with subtitles in English):

UNICORN WARS Trailer - YouTube

Read the full interview here

[Misioon_Odisea]

Ernest & Célestine 2's poster has been revealed earlier today, first shared via Catsuka!

https://twitter.com/catsuka/status/1534226780642586630

Originally Posted by Catsuka

First poster of "Ernest & Celestine, A Trip to Gibberitia" new animated movie directed by Jean-Christophe Roger & Julien Chheng. Coming in December 2022 in french theaters. A preview will be screened next week at #AnnecyFestival.

PURE HYPE FOR ME - Who else is excited for the next adventures featuring our favorite Mouse and Bear team? I cannot wait to watch it as soon as it gets released!!

[Misioon_Odisea]

By Boy and the World director Alê Abreu from Brazil, yesterday a new trailer was published for his latest film Perlimps, in 2160p and with English subtitles!

PERLIMPS- International Trailer - YouTube

[Misioon_Odisea]

Unicorn Wars, the latest film by Spanish director Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy: The Forgotten Children), has been freshy acquired by GKIDS for North American distribution, including a theatrical releae in 2023. Go support it in movie theaters if you want more Hand-Drawn animation and animated films for mature audiences!

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/g...ts-1235372993/

Originally Posted by Michaela Zee

GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to Animated Horror-Comedy ‘Unicorn Wars’



GKIDS has acquired the North American distribution rights to “Unicorn Wars,” ahead of the adult animated film’s U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas. The news was announced Thursday.

Set during an ancestral war between teddy bears and unicorns, the horror-comedy film follows Bluet and Tubby, teddy bear brothers who are polar opposites to each other. When their time at teddy bear bootcamp leads to a combat tour in the Magic Forest, Bluet and Tubby’s complicated history and tense relationship could affect the fate of the war, including whether the teddy bears will fulfill the prophecy and usher in a new era.

“Unicorn Wars” is directed and written by illustrator Alberto Vázquez. Prior to this deal, GKIDS distributed Vázquez’s Goya Award-winning feature “Birdboy: The Forgotten Children” and animated short “Decorado.”

“There is nobody on Earth who could make a film like ‘Unicorn Wars’ except Alberto Vázquez,” GKIDS president David Jesteadt said in a statement. “We are proud to partner again with this exceptional filmmaker on his richly layered and darkly funny new film about cute characters doing horrific things. It continues to haunt me.”

Chelo Loureiro, Iván Miñambres and Nicolas Schmerkin serve as executive producers on the animated film. International sales are represented by Charades, which previously arranged local distribution rights with GKIDS for Academy Award nominee “Mirai” and “Belle,” among others.

“Unicorn Wars” will be released in theaters in early 2023, following a domestic release this fall. The animated film previously competed at the 2022 Annecy International Film Festival, and will be featured at the 2022 BFI London Film Festival in October.

[Doomhunter]

Originally Posted by Doomhunter

I’d like to see Even Mice Belong in Heaven on blu ray, especially as I haven’t seen it

To quote myself, so I did get this on dvd which has English subs or English audio I think, I thought it was a very good stop motion film with interesting ideas and visuals. I have also ordered the blu ray from Amazon.fr, though that won’t have English subs

Even Mice Belong in Heaven (2021) - Official Trailer - YouTube

[Doomhunter]

For those who haven’t heard, The Pied Piper (Krysar), is coming out on blu and also has a kickstarter thread including special artwork etc

[Doomhunter]

Originally Posted by Misioon_Odisea

By Boy and the World director Alê Abreu from Brazil, yesterday a new trailer was published for his latest film Perlimps, in 2160p and with English subtitles!

PERLIMPS- International Trailer - YouTube

Interesting, very nice visuals

[Misioon_Odisea]

Originally Posted by Doomhunter

Interesting, very nice visuals

Yes, indeed they are, they're well done.

Among other things, Brian Orndorf published a review for Unicorn Wars on Blu-ray.com! Available here for all to read.

Also, happening right now in Bordeaux, France is Cartoon Movie! Now in its 25th annual edition, the event is the largest platform for European animators to pitch and present new feature-length animated projects, in order to gain financing and production assistance, and for us audiences to seek after, discover and follow possible future masterpieces.

Home page: https://www.cartoon-media.eu/movie/
Participating projects: https://www.cartoon-media.eu/movie/d...r-the-projects

Highlights this year, according to Animation Magazine's Ramin Zahed, include:

- Sophie Roy's Butterfly Tales
- Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach's Chicken for Linda!
- Alberto Vázquez's next feature film Decorado (based on his eponymous short)
- From Cartoon Saloon, Louise Bagnall's Julián
- Sébastien Laudenbach's Love Is a Gypsy Child: A Carmen Story
- Celine Willard's Merry Christmas, Monsieur Hulot
- Salomé Chatelian's Ninn
- Léo Marchand and Anne-Laure Daffis' The Roman of Renart
- Karla Nor Holmbäck's Rosa and the Stone Troll
- Jens Møller's Yap Yap — The Secret Forest

My personal suggestion also includes Jérémie Périn's Mars Express, which will present a sneak preview in this year's event.

[Misioon_Odisea]

Originally Posted by Misioon_Odisea

Also, happening right now in Bordeaux, France is Cartoon Movie! Now in its 25th annual edition, the event is the largest platform for European animators to pitch and present new feature-length animated projects, in order to gain financing and production assistance, and for us audiences to seek after, discover and follow possible future masterpieces.

And Cartoon Movie 2023 draws to a close! Here are the top projects that received the most attention and interest from buyers that attended the event, according to Mercedes Milligan from Animation Magazine:

https://www.animationmagazine.net/20...award-winners/

Originally Posted by Mercedes Milligan

Top 10 Overall
1. Back to Tomioka (France)
2. Julián (Ireland / Denmark / France / Canada / United Kingdom)
3. Ninn (France)
3. Yap Yap – The Secret Forest (Denmark / Sweden)
4. Merry Christmas Monsieur Hulot (France)
4. Moses the Pirate (Germany)
5. The Hermit and the Bear (France)
6. Fox and Hare Save the Forest (Netherlands / Luxembourg / Belgium)
7. I’m Still Alive (Italy / Israel / Belgium)
8. The Horn Quartet Goes to Bollywood (France / Belgium)
9. Birds Don’t Look Back (France / Luxembourg / Poland)
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10. The Precious Gift (Czech Republic / France)
10. Clarissa (Germany)

Top 10 European Co-Productions
1. Julián (Ireland / Denmark / France / Canada / United Kingdom)
2. Birds Don’t Look Back (France / Luxembourg / Poland)
3. Fox and Hare Save the Forest (Netherlands / Luxembourg / Belgium)
4. Love Is a Gypsy Child – A Carmen Story (France / Spain / France)
5. Yap Yap – The Secret Forest (Denmark / Sweden)
6. Beausoleil (France / Luxembourg)
7. I’m Still Alive (Italy / Israel / Belgium)
8. The Precious Gift (Czech Republic / France)
9. The Horn Quartet Goes to Bollywood (France / Belgium)
10. Yakari 2 (France / Belgium)

For the event, Cartoon Brew also received a new exclusive clip from Jérémie Périn's upcoming film Mars Express! According to the article written by Jamie Lang, the movie is set to be finally finished by late April, and prepared for screenings for Annecy or Cannes:

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-...ie-226706.html

MARS EXPRESS (2023) directed by Jérémie Périn - Exclusive Clip - YouTube

Originally Posted by Jamie Lang

This week, producers from Everybody on Deck are in Bordeaux to present parts of the nearly-finished film at Cartoon Movie, a leading European pitching and co-production platform for independently produced animated features. According to the film’s producers, animation is nearly finished and all that’s left is a bit of compositing before color grading can begin. Sound effects work is currently underway, and the film should be finished by the end of April.

Where and how audiences will be able to access the film hasn’t been nailed down yet, but Cannes runs May 16-24 and Annecy runs June 11-17. We wouldn’t be surprised if the film screened at either or both events.

Watch the original first clip for Mars Express here:

Mars Express - Preview (Animated Movie by Jérémie Périn) - YouTube

This is one that I'm very much looking forward to. I hope you do too!

[earthwormjim]

These are great movies:
1.

Чуде�ный ле� (Заколдованый ле�, Зачарованный ле�) Cudesna suma/1986 - YouTube

2.

Carobnjakov Sesir 1990 - YouTube

3.

Technotise: Edit and I | Full Animation Movie | Igor Bugarski | Tatjana Djordjevic - YouTube