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Animation for adults and families to be presented at the 2026 London French Film Festival
Four animated features will be screened at the London French Film Festival. November 18-29, 2026. Choices include Phuong Mai Nguyen; in the wavesadult comedy Jim Quinn and the Chloroqueer Explorationand family titles iron boy and Long live Carmen!
in the waves
supervision Phuong My Nguyen, in the waves Adapted from a graphic memoir, it combines 2D and 3D animation. Developed over five years, the feature forms part of the festival’s animation for adult audiences.
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Jim Quinn and the Chloroqueer Exploration
Nicolas Athané and Marco Nguyen Direct an adult animated comedy set in Paris where a mysterious virus turns gay men straight. The quest to uncover its origins raises the question of whether true love can provide a cure.
The festival’s press representative describes the film as very entertaining and compares its visual style to earlier films. rick and morty.
iron boy
Screening at the festival Cine Family beach, by louis clichy Iron Boy (Le Corset) It’s a hand-drawn 2D coming-of-age story.
After an accident on the family farm, ten-year-old Kristoff is forced to wear a medical corset. While he struggles with change, music and his friendship with Clara help him find a way forward. According to the festival announcement, this film won the Un Certain Regard Jury Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Still in Viva Carmen!
Long live Carmen!
Sebastian Laudenbach Viva Carmen! (Carmen the Rebellious Bird) Bringing families a fresh interpretation of Georges Bizet’s opera.
Set in Seville in the 1820s, the film tells the story of 13-year-old Salva, who becomes infatuated with Carmen. When there were signs that her life was in danger, he gathered his street friends to save her.
The French Film Festival takes place at Ciné Lumière, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London. Visit the festival program for screening details and bookings.