Xilam’s Buzzy ‘Lucy Lost’: ‘From Europe, We Can Explore a More Emotionally Driven Form of Family Storytelling’
Xilam's upcoming animated film 'Lucy Lost' is set to premiere at Cannes before competing at Annecy. The film, based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, explores themes of childhood imagination and resilience through its unique narrative structure. Director Olivier Clert emphasizes the importance of emotional storytelling, blending classical elements with a modern approach to animation.
- ▪The film follows a young girl with no memories and her imaginary friend.
- ▪Xilam founder Marc du Pontavice acquired the rights to the source material years ago.
- ▪Director Olivier Clert initially joined the project as a storyboard artist before becoming the director.
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Home Film Global May 19, 2026 8:53am PT Xilam’s Buzzy ‘Lucy Lost’: ‘From Europe, We Can Explore a More Emotionally Driven Form of Family Storytelling’ 'We were trying to stand at the crossroads between the efficiency of American storytelling and the visual poetry and boldness of Japanese animation,' adds director Olivier Clert By Ben Croll Plus Icon Ben Croll Latest Animated Films Make Their Marks Across Cannes Lineups as the Croisette-to-Annecy Connection Strengthens 1 day ago French Tech Entrepreneur Adrien Nussenbaum Launches Palatio Films With Daniel Auteuil’s Cannes Movie ‘When Night Falls’ 2 days ago Unifrance’s 10 to Watch Initiative Spotlights Rising French Talent 2 days ago See All Lucy Lost Courtesy of Xilam Premiering in Cannes ahead of its competition slot in Annecy, “Lucy…
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