Ellian et le sortilège: free preview and workshops at the Cinémathèque française

To mark the premiere ofEllian et le sortilège, the new film by Vicky Jenson, co-director of Shrek, Netflix and the Cinémathèque française are offering an exceptional weekend on November 16 and 17, 2024. This free, family-friendly weekend is dedicated to children aged 7 and over, with interactive workshops, screenings and many other surprises. The film, available on Netflix from November 22, is a Skydance Animation production with music by Alan Menken(Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater(Rapunzel).

In Ellian and the Spell, Ellian, a courageous young girl from the kingdom of Lumbria, must undertake a dangerous mission to save her family. A mysterious spell has turned her parents into monsters, and she is their last hope of regaining their human form and saving the kingdom.

The film is aimed at families and young viewers drawn to fairy tales and fantasy adventures. With the expertise of Vicky Jenson and the quality of the production, Ellian et le sortilège could appeal to fans of large-scale animated films such as Shrek. The film stands out for its classic approach to storytelling, while adding a powerful emotional dimension that will appeal to children and adults alike, thanks to its meticulous aesthetics and a magical soundtrack by legends of animated film music.

The event will include previews of the film as well as interactiveeducational workshops. Participants will be able to create their own cartoon, learn how to sound monsters or try their hand at monstrous face-offs. Netflix 's commitment to film education through the Cinémathèque française is in line with its mission to promote cinematographic heritage and the learning of filmmaking techniques, accessible to all.

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Program :

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024:

• Workshops at 1.30pm
  Workshops on all floors of the Cinémathèque, on the mezzanine, in the Sound and Shooting Studios: Create your own cartoon workshop - Make your monster sound workshop - Face to face monsters workshop.

• Preview at 3pm
  Ellian et le sortilège by Vicky Jenson
  From the co-director of Shrek... In Ellian et le sortilège, Ellian, the pugnacious young daughter of the monarchs of Lumbria, must embark on a perilous mission to save her family and the kingdom when a strange spell turns her parents into monsters.

Ellian et le sortilège, available on Netflix from November 22, is much more than an animated film: it's a modern tale designed to awaken the emotions of the whole family. Don't miss the opportunity to dive into this enchanting universe during the free weekend at the Cinémathèque française on November 16 and 17, 2024, with immersive workshops and an exclusive preview.