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The Painting

Le Tableau

French • 2011 • 1h 20m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Jean-François Laguionie

Fantasy Animation

Synopsis

Three characters living in an unfinished painting venture out into the real world in search of their creator to convince him to finish his work.

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July 2021
Position 72

Credits

Crew

DirectorJean-François Laguionie

WriterAnik Leray, Jean-François Laguionie

ComposerPascal Le Pennec

EditorEmmanuel de Miranda

ProducerJason Chan, David Jesteadt, Nadia Khamlichi, Stephanie Sheh, Gilles Waterkeyn, Arlette Zylberberg, Adrian Politowski, Armelle Glorennec, Eric Jacquot

Cast

Chloé Berthier

as Claire (voice)

Thierry Jahnas Plume (voice)

Jessica Monceauas Lola (voice)

Céline Rontéas Garance (voice)

Adrien Larmandeas Ramo (voice)

Magali Ronsenzweigas Orange de Mars (voice)

Jean-François Laguionieas Self-portrait / The Painter (voice)

Julien Bouanichas Gom (voice)

Serge Faliuas Pierrot (voice)

Thomas Sagolsas Magenta (voice)

Jérémy Prévostas Monsieur Gris (voice)

Jean Barneyas Venice Painter (voice)

Michel Vignéas The Captain (voice)

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