APRILANDTHEEXTRAORDINARYWORLD
2015. 96 min. Alternate-history adventure. Youth–Family. 2D (with a bit of 3D). French release: November 4, 2015.
Visual world and creation : Tardi.
Directors : Christian Desmares, Franck Ekinci.
Screenplay : Franck Ekinci, Benjamin Legrand.
Featuring : Marion Cotillard, Philippe Katerine, Jean Rochefort, Olivier Gourmet, Marc-André Grondin, Bouli Lanners…
Production : Je Suis Bien Content / STUDIOCANAL / KAIBOU Canada / NEED Belgium.
With the support of : CNC / PROCIREP / MEDIA Programme +.
Production : Marc Jousset, Franck Ekinci.
Annecy International Animation Festival 2015 : Cristal for Best Feature Film.
César Awards 2016 Nominee.
In an alternate world deprived of scientific progress, young Avril lives hidden away in Paris with her talking cat, Darwin. Alone since the disappearance of her scientist parents, she tries to recreate the immortality serum they had been working on. Pursued by mysterious forces, she uncovers a vast conspiracy involving kidnapped scientists. With the help of Darwin and Julius, a young thief, she faces dangers and betrayals. Together, they attempt to save humanity under threat. Adventure, science fiction, steampunk, steam, and humor…
This is the first animated feature based on Tardi’s graphic universe. Absolutely. JSBC handled the film as both lead and executive producer, coordinating the work carried out in its studios and in Belgium, Canada, Lille, and China. Voilà.
PRIZE LIST
Festival Selections / Awards
2016
Nominated For The CÉSAR 2016 : Best Animated Film (Full-lenghts)
2015
Annecy International Animation Film Festival : Cristal for a Feature Film
