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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Had the chance to see #IronBoy by Louis Clichy again at its US premiere at #NYFF64. 🎬 Animation dir Chloë Aubert & producer Céline Vanlint told us about the film´s beautiful hand-painted animation, and the work that went into bringing so much emotion to this very personal coming-of-age story.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎬 Thanks to the #AfricanFilmFestival and #BrooklynPublicLibrary ‘s Library for Arts & Culture for organizing such an insightful masterclass with director #AbderrahmaneSissako last night. A fantastic evening of cinema and conversation! 🎥

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎬 The 6th edition of #CinéSchool starts this September with 'Les Inséparables' by Jérémie Degruson! #FrenchTeachers and their students will discover the film, along with fun and interactive activities to support #Frenchlanguage learning. Jérémie will also answer students’ questions on Padlet.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Animation Is Film, Annecy's L.A. sister fest, has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Titles include ‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles,’ ‘The Violinist,’ and ‘Knights of Guinevere,’ the first series ever to open the festival. www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

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‘Knights Of Guinevere’ Leads Animation Is Film 2026 Lineup

Nine competition features, five shorts presentations, studio previews, retrospectives, and filmmaker talks will run October 16–19 in Hollywood.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎬 Had the chance to see 'In Waves' by Phuong Mai Nguyen again in NYC, after first discovering it at #AnnecyFestival. It was just as beautiful and powerful the second time, and it was great to experience the English-dubbed version. On #Netflix on Dec 11! 🌊 #InWaves #FrenchAnimation

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s the end of the world, and Dandelooo knows it. The French company is launching a teen and young adult animation division with two apocalyptic comedies: Passion Paris's 'Apocalypse Mojito' and Je Suis Bien Content's 'Armageddon Pizza.' www.cartoonbrew.com/studios/dand...

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Dandelooo Launches Teen And Young Adult Animation Division

Passion Paris’ 'Apocalypse Mojito' and Je Suis Bien Content’s 'Armageddon Pizza' will launch the French company’s new teen and young adult animation division.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Such a fun morning at #NYICFF special screening of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷 coproduction by Steve Cox & Matthew Walker! Great to follow Shaun and the flock on a new funny adventure.🐑🎃 In theaters Sept 18: gkids.com/films/shaun-... #Animation #AardmanAnimations #StudioCanal

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎬 Washington DC has been part of the #FilmsontheGreen adventure since 2021! We're excited to return this summer with another evening of free outdoor #FrenchCinema, featuring Godard's Breathless. 📅 August 20 📍 National Sylvan Theater Free & open to all → villa-albertine.org/va/events/fi...

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Oscar-honored shorts 'Butterfly' and 'Gauze' tell the stories of young swimming champions whose lives are shattered by genocide, using water and memory to explore loss and survival. One looks back at the Holocaust; the other at Gaza today. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/gauze...

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‘Butterfly’ And ‘Gauze’ Use Animation To Confront Genocide

Each acclaimed film follows a young swimming champion whose life is shattered by genocide, connecting historical memory with the present.

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

From the new trailer of "We Are Aliens" by Kohei Kadowaki. A Japanese/French animated feature produced by Nothing New & Miyu. In theaters on September 25 (Japan) & December 31 (France). >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nk-...

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Congratulations to the film "Calamity" (2020), which has now reached 850,000 admissions at the French box office. Reminder: One year after its release, the film drew 283,000 admissions. This long-term achievement was made possible in large part by educational screenings for schoolchildren.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Including animated movie “In Waves” by Phuong Mai Nguyen, adapted from AJ Dungo's graphic memoir. 💙 #TIFF2026

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

✨ Isabelle Huppert in conversation with Ira Sachs after tonight’s screening of Claude Chabrol’s “Rien ne va plus” at L’Alliance NY. 🎬 The series “Chabrol & Huppert: Doing Wrong” continues through July 28: lallianceny.org/event/chabro... #IsabelleHuppert #FrenchCinema #ClaudeChabrol

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Dreaming of developing your #AnimatedFilm in the world capital of animation?🎬 Applications now open for the 2027 #AnnecyFestivalResidency. Selected filmmakers will spend 3 months in Annecy working on the graphic Dvpt of their feature. 📅 Deadline: Sept 13, 2026 www.annecyfestival.com/en/news/2027...

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2027 Call for Projects: Annecy Festival Residency |

With the support of the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Département de la Haute-Savoie, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes DRAC, the CNC and Netflix, CITIA, organiser of the Annecy International Animation Film...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

#FilmsontheGreen, Villa Albertine's #filmfestival is back for its 18th edition, coming to 10 cities across America. From Chicago to Puerto Rico, the festival will showcase 🇫🇷 classics and new audience favorites to iconic American parks from June to Oct 2026. villa-albertine.org/va/events/fi...

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

From "God is Shy" short film by Jocelyn Charles & Remembers studio (France). Now streaming on Mubi (worldwide) >> mubi.com/films/god-is...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Back from Boston after a few days at the AATF Convention with my colleagues. It was great to spend time together, reconnect with #FrenchTeachers from across the country, and share more about #FrenchForAll, and the many resources available to support their work. #AATF2026 #FrenchEducation

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

1st time at #AnnecyFestival… and honestly, I’m still not over it. The atmosphere is so warm, joyful, and welcoming.💙 A few moments from an unforgettable week: CNC & AnimFrance conferences, Unifrance lunches & panels, inspiring meetings, & the chance to see so many exceptional French animated films.

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Stephanie of Monaco's "Ouragan" x "Le Corset". My tribute to the use of this famous French song in Louis Clichy's film (it's stuck in my head ♫).

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

First trailer for "Le Corset", directed by Louis Clichy ("Asterix") at Eddy Cinema studio. One of my favorite movies of 2026 so far. Coming in French theaters on October 14. >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-07...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The French soccer team won't be the only French team in Boston this week... 😉 If you're attending #AATF26 (July 11–14), come say bonjour to the #VillaAlbertine team! Stop by our booth to discover free programs & resources for #FrenchTeachers. Looking forward to seeing many of you in Boston!

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

English-dubbed trailer for "In Waves". A touching film directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, and an interesting use of 3D animation + 2D correction (especially for the facial features). Coming to Netflix on December 11, and in French theaters starting tomorrow.

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

First poster for "Le Corset" (Iron Boy). Louis Clichy's animated feature film won three awards at Annecy Festival 🏆🏆🏆 (Jury Award, Audience Award, GAN Foundation Award)

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Crunchyroll to co-produce the French animated feature film "The Wolf" (Xilam studio / 2027). Note: All SVOD platforms operating in France are now legally required to invest in French productions. xilam.com/en/2026/06/2...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎬 The 6th edition of #CinéSchool is here! Registrations are now open, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this new selection of films with #FrenchTeachers and their students across the US. 🔗 Learn more: albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a... #frenchcinema #frenchforall #francophonie

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New exclusive stills from "MUYI", the first animated feature film by Julien Chheng & French studios La Cachette / Duetto (Kairos, Primal, Star Wars Visions...). Set to premiere this month at Annecy Festival.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A lovely start to #FilmsontheGreen: our 2026 campaign is up across Chicago. 🎬 The festival begins there on June 27 before traveling to 8 more 🇺🇸 cities. So happy to see our longtime partnership with JCDecaux continue to help #FrenchCinema reach new audiences. 🔗 villa-albertine.org/va/events/fi...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Back at the #FrenchEmbassy in DC this week. It brought back a lot of memories. Found this photo of myself taken there 22 years ago as an intern working with the #AllianceFrançaise network. This time, I was there as a staff representative. Hard to believe how much has happened since then… 😊

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

RIP Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026)

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎬 #FilmsontheGreen is back in 2026 for its 18th edition! This year, in honor of #America250, the festival will travel across the US with 19 free #OutdoorScreenings in 9 cities from June to October. 🔗 villa-albertine.org/va/events/fi... #FilmFestival #FrenchCinema

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

First trailer for "In Waves" feature film by Phuong Mai Nguyen. Coming in French theaters on July 1, and then worldwide on Netflix.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Last Friday at @bambrooklyn.bsky.social for the Brooklyn opening of the #AfricanFilmFestival with A Tribe Called Love by Mohamed Ahmed. A first feature, 14 years in the making, about the Somali community in Toronto. The festival continues through May 30: villa-albertine.org/va/events/fr...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

After Netflix acquired 'In Waves' by Phuong Mai Nguyen earlier this week at Cannes, more French animation is making its way to U.S. audiences with Sony Pictures Classics picking up 'Iron Boy' (Le Corset) by Louis clichy. A great moment for #FrenchAnimation!

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A selection of films from the #CinémathèqueAfrique of the Institut français is now available in the 🇺🇸 on #TV5MONDEplus, offering rare access to major works of #AfricanCinema from 1955 to today. 🎬 www.tv5mondeplus.com/en/collectio... #TV5MONDE #FilmRestoration

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

French poster for "Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle" (Viva Carmen), the new animated feature by Sebastien Laudenbach (Chicken for Linda!, The Girl Without Hands). Based on Georges Bizet's famous opera. Coming in theaters on December 16 (France).

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Netflix has just acquired the French animated film "In Waves" by Phuong Mai Nguyen (global rights outside France). variety.com/2026/film/ne...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A few pictures from #MichelOcelot visit to Princeton & NYC last month.✨ He spend time with students & audiences, sharing stories about his creative process, his personal journey, & filmmaking. His kindness & generosity will remain a truly unforgettable moment for me. #FrenchAnimation #FrenchCinema

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

From the first preview of "Lucy Lost" french animated feature film by Olivier Clert & Xilam studio. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel "Listen to the Moon" (about World War I). >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfSC...

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

First trailer for "Viva Carmen" (Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle), the new French animated feature film by Sebastien Laudenbach (Chicken for Linda!, The Girl Without Hands). Based on Georges Bizet's famous opera. >> deadline.com/2026/05/viva...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Today I attended the screening of "Caméra d’Afrique" at #AfricanFilmFestival at @filmlinc.bsky.social in presence of director Férid Boughedir. The conversation afterward was just as memorable. He is such an engaging speaker, full of knowledge & stories, and could honestly be listened to for hours!

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Last night marked the opening of the 33rd #AfricanFilmFestival in NY with the French Tunisian film 'Promised Sky' by Erige Sehiri. The screening was followed by a Q&A with actresses Aissa Maiga and Laetitia Ky. #AfricanCinema #FilmFestival #FrenchCinema

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎬To close the 5th #CinéSchool season, we’re featuring the beautiful program 'La Chouette en Toque,' presented in partnership with @wbi.bsky.social 🎉Merci to all the teachers, students, and partners who made this 5th edition such a success! #frenchlanguage #K12Education #frenchteacher #learnfrench

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

🎬 Submissions are now open for the 2027 edition of the NY Intl Children’s Film Festival! A great opportunity for filmmakers working on films for #YoungAudiences to share their work in NYC, as #NYICFF celebrates its 30th anniversary.🎉 Submit your film here: filmfreeway.com/NYICFF/ #FilmFestival

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The retrospective of #SophieLetourneur films at #AllianceNewYork opened last Tuesday with her latest film, L’Aventura. She shared insights into this film which is part of a trilogy and continues the story from Voyages en Italie. Until May 26: lallianceny.org/event/the-fi... #FrenchCinema

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Great to attend the screening of 'Tahar Cheriaa: Under the Shadow of the Baobab' at @metrographnyc.bsky.social last weekend, followed by a Q&A with dir. Mohamed Challouf, who shared insights about #TaharCheriaa ‘s legacy. The series continues through April 26: metrograph.com/tahar-cheriaa/

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The creator of 'Kirikou and the Sorceress' & 'Azur and Asmar,' #MichelOcelot will be in Princeton & NYC this week for a series of screenings & conversations. Don’t miss this chance to discover his work & hear directly from this great voices of #FrenchAnimation! 🔗 villa-albertine.org/va/events/fi...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🎬 This April, #CinéSchool presents 'Colombine' by Dominique Othenin-Girard, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in the US. 📣 Support CinéSchool in making French-language films accessible to students and teachers across the US: albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a... #FrenchEducation

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

When I see the first image from Quentin Dupieux's animated film, I think back to "Hotel", an obscure French animated series directed by Benjamin Nuel (15 years ago). www.catsuka.com/news/2012-09...

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

There will be at least six animated feature films at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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