Saturday 4 October, 10:30

Sauvages

Claude Barras, the director of “Ma vie de Courgette,” unveils his second feature film in stop-motion at the 20th ANIMATOU FESTIVAL. This film tells the story of Kéria, who takes in a baby orangutan in Borneo while her cousin Selaï seeks refuge with them to escape conflict. Together, they join forces to protect the endangered rainforest, fighting against its planned destruction.

In French.

Place des Trois-Perdrix 5,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: Frenetic Films comme copyright.

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