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Standout Canadian Titles in Annecy’s Official 2025 Lineup
Canada shines at Annecy 2025 with diverse, innovative animation, from bold features to whimsical shorts from some of the industry's top auteurs.
Based on Ahmadou Kourouma’s celebrated novel, this animated adaptation by Zaven Najjar is a bold and harrowing account of a child soldier’s journey through West Africa’s brutal civil wars. Alex Boya’s signature style, precise draftsmanship blended with chaotic surrealism, is on full display in this nightmarish parable featuring the voice work of Jay Baruchel. A vibrant, energetic showcase, Gies’ trailer captures the spirit of Montreal’s leading animation festival with flair, combining dynamic movement with a celebration of artistic diversity.
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