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The Painting (2011)The Painting (2011)

The Painting (2011)

A charming French animated film inspired by modernist art

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

7.0

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Belgium, France
French
Easy, Heart-warming, Instructive
2011
Jean-François Laguionie
Jérémy Prévost, Thomas Sagols
76 min

Synopsis

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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.

Our Take

7.0
Isabella Endrinal

Charming and easy to watch, The Painting is a simple morality tale with unique animation. The film is set in an abandoned painting, whose subjects are actually conscious, living beings. They have three distinct social classes: the Toupins (fully painted), Pafinis (lacking some colors), and the Reufs (sketches). Tired of the discrimination and wanting everyone to be fully painted, three of these beings leave the painting in search of the artist. While the lesson is seemingly simple, the film delves into some existential themes and makes them easy to understand for the younger audience. The film celebrates creating one’s self in an absurd world, rather than passively accepting other people’s definitions. But what stands out most about this film are the designs. Inspired by modernist art, director Jean-François Laguionie created colorful and distinct characters whose faces diverge from the usual bug-eyed Disney/Pixar style. If you’re looking for a different animated film, this might be a good start.

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