8 Animated Films from Annecy 2021
8 titles
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The Spine of NightMovie · 2021 · 93m · Animation, Fantasy, ActionWhen powerful, ancient dark magic falls into the wrong hands, unleashing centuries of pain on humanity, a diverse group of heroes from across time and cultures must unite to stop it.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 2
Josee, the Tiger and the FishMovie · 2020 · 98m · Animation, Drama, RomanceTsuneo hopes to work overseas when he takes a job assisting Josee, an artist whose vivid imagination transcends her physical limitations. As challenges arise, their relationship deepens, pushing them both to grow in unexpected ways and sparking a love story that feels like a fairytale.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.3 - 3
Fortune Favors Lady NikukoMovie · 2021 · 97m · Animation, Drama, FamilyNikuko, a spirited single mother, often embarrasses her quiet and imaginative daughter, Kikuko. Kikuko just wants to fit in during the ups and downs of middle school. Their peaceful life in the harbor is disrupted when a surprising event from the past puts their close bond at risk.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 4
The Deer KingMovie · 2021 · 113m · Animation, Drama, AdventureAfter a devastating war, Van, a former soldier, works in a mine controlled by the empire. His isolated life changes when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly, incurable disease attacks, leaving him and a young girl named Yuna as the only survivors. Seeking a peaceful life in the countryside, they are hunted by powerful enemies. Determined to protect Yuna, Van must discover the origin of the plague and find a way to stop it.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 5
ClaydreamMovie · 2022 · 96mWill Vinton, often called the "Father of Claymation," transformed animation in the 1980s and 90s. He was a modern-day Walt Disney, finding limitless possibilities in clay. However, after three decades of success, Vinton's influential studio, Will Vinton Studios, experienced a dramatic decline. This film, featuring interviews with Vinton and his team, details the studio's journey from its rise to its eventual fall.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 6
You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano StoryMovie · 2020 · 73m · Animation, Romance, ComedyA charming cat works as a saleswoman in a department store and finds herself caught between a loyal dog janitor who is her boyfriend, and a sophisticated business dog who is pursuing her.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.1 - 7
Jiang ZiyaMovie · 2020 · 105m · Animation, Action, FantasyFollowing a devastating war, Commander Jiang Ziya is tasked with eliminating the Nine-tailed Fox Demon, who endangers humanity. He learns the demon's existence is tied to the soul of a young girl, forcing him to choose between fulfilling his duty and forging his own moral course.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.3 - 8
Tomorrow's LeavesMovie · 2021 · 9mThe annual arrival of the message leaf is cause for worry – something is clearly amiss. Its bright colors now fade quickly, and it withers and crumbles. Five envoys, representing five different lands, are sent to investigate. Guided by small spirits, they journey to a faraway place, each bringing unique strengths and weaknesses. Competing and helping each other as they travel, they overcome difficult landscapes and conditions. Through athletic challenges and the spirit of friendly competition, they rediscover important values. Together, the envoys reach the source of the message leaf. Can they save the future?IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.2
