International sales for movie THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET

France tv distribution is delighted to announce the first international sales of THE SONGBIRDS' SECRET  (original title: LE SECRET DES MÉSANGES), a film by Antoine Lanciaux, produced by Folimage and Les Armateurs.

The film is reaching a new milestone in its international journey and has attracted several distributors across the following territories:

• Czech Republic - ACFK (Asociace Ceskych Filmovych Klubu)
• China - Beijing Staraura Pictures 
• Albania and Former Yugoslavia - Demiurg
• Germany and Austria - Luftkind Filmverleih
• Switzerland - Outside The Box
• Spain and Andorra - Pack Magic
• Italy - Trent Films
• Poland - So Films
• Hungary - Pannonia Entertainment
• Airlines - Century Carnival Movie Cultural Communication Company LTD 

This early commercial success confirms the film’s strong impact beyond borders. In France, it has already drawn almost 170,000 cinema admissions and continues to benefit from highly positive critical acclaim.

Already selected by over 40 festivals around the world, the film continues its international journey, collecting awards from China to Germany. The film has just received the Excellence Award at the prestigious Tokyo Anime Award Festival (Japan), an international recognition that highlights the exceptional quality of this work.

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!

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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