Issue 59: Annecy and MIFA 2026
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Feature Films
02. “Chimney Town: Frozen in Time”: An Interview with Eiko Tanaka and Yusuke Hirota
“Chimney Town: Frozen in Time” SynopsisA young boy called Lubicchi is filled with sorrow after losing his best friend, Poupelle. Then he accidentally wanders into […]
03. “We Are Aliens”: An Interview with Kohei Kadowaki
“We Are Aliens” Synopsis“Hey — what if I told you I am an alien?” In a small Japanese town, an ordinary boy’s quiet betrayal sets […]
04. “The Violinist”: An Interview with Ervin Han and Raúl García
“The Violinist” SynopsisAs a Spanish reporter uncovers the mystery behind an aging violin legend and her treasured instrument, a forgotten story of love, war and […]
05. “Muyi, la legende du village des femmes”: An Interview with Julien Chheng
“Muyi, la legende du village des femmes” SynopsisMuyi, 14, lives on a Chinese secluded mountain, forbidden to men. With her two friends, she encounters an […]
06. “Julián”: An Interview with Louise Bagnall
“Julián” SynopsisJulián is a joyful, visually rich animated adventure about a seven-year-old boy who spends a transformative summer with his estranged Abuela (Grandmother) in Brooklyn. Inspired by […]
Short Films
09. “Danse Macabre”: An Interview with Hisko Hulsing
“Danse Macabre” SynopsisResurrected by sinister muses, an army emerges from the darkness sounding the trumpets of war. In this apocalyptic nightmare, Shostakovich’s music drags us […]