Sylvian Chomet To Direct Y5 Movie For Hourglass Pictures
Sylvian Chomet (The Illusionist, The Triplets Of Bellville) is set to direct "Magie" (the french word for Magic) an animated film film for Hourglass Pictures to distribute. The film will be traditionally animated, almost entirely in black and white. No dub is planned for the English language, so the film will be released in French with English subtitles. Set in the late 1940s, he film will focus on a young adult girl from France, who sneaks aboard a plane headed towards Hollywood. The girl was inspired by the beautiful classic films that came from the United States, from Casablanca to The Wizard Of Oz. The film will supposedly be a love letter simultaneously to the golden age of American film, as well as the magic of animation. It is set to recieve a platform release over Holiday Season Y5.
In addition to its celebration of classic cinema, the film is scheduled to recieve a limited engagement in 70mm screens,