France tv distribution is proud to announce its acquisition of THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET (original title: Le secret des mésanges), a film by Antoine Lanciaux.

Distributed worldwide by France tv distribution, THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET will be launched at the Cannes Festival 2024.

THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET is produced by Folimage and Les Armateurs and will be distributed in France by Gebeka Films.

Synopsis

When 9-year-old Lucie arrives at Bectoile for the vacations, she has no idea of the adventures ahead.

Her mother, Caroline, is leading an archaeological dig in the region with her colleague Pierrot. Bectoile is also the town where Caroline grew up, and the scene of a family secret... which Lucie is about to unveil!

With the help of her new friend Yann and a very special pair of songbirds, Lucie is determined to delve into her family story.

From the underground of a ruined castle to a camper van parked on the edge of the woods, this adventure will lead them from unusual surprises to fabulous discoveries!

Alexandre René (VP International Cinema Sales at France tv distribution) and Julia Schulte (SVP International Sales at France tv distribution):

"This is a family project of wild ambition: Created by using paper cut-outs in stop-motion animation, a technique that hasn't been used in a feature film for over 30 years. It is this kind of ambitious film that showcases the talent of French animation. We are excited to present this animated film to buyers worldwide this Cannes."

THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET

Original Title: Le secret des mésanges

Directed by Antoine Lanciaux

Written by Antoine Lanciaux and Pierre-Luc Granjon

Graphic Design: Sophie Roze and Samuel Ribeyron

Production: Folimage, Les Armateurs, Lunanime, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Will Production, JPL Films, Dragons Films, Pictanovo, Folimage animation, TNZPV Productions

The project was supported by CNC, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Grand Est, Région Sud, Région Bretagne, VAF, Screen Flanders, Tax Shelter, Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Région Hauts-de-France, Gebeka Films, France télévisions Distribution, Cofinova 18, Cofinova 19, Procirep-Angoa, Ciclic

Co-financed by the MEDIA Creative Europe program

In association with Canson and the INRAP

French Distribution: Gebeka Films

Photo Credits: ©Folimage - Les Armateurs - Lunanime - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma - Will Production - JPL Films - Dragons Films - Pictanovo - Folimage animation - TNZPV Productions

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