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Still from The Painting — The Painting (2011) — Jean-François Laguionie

Poster for The Painting

Jean-François Laguionie

The Painting

Le Tableau

French / 2011 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Fantasy Animation

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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.

Included in
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,

Cast

Chloé Berthieras 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)

The Painting (2011) | Criteria