Charles and François

Name: Charles and François
Genre: Animation
Released: 01 Jan 1987
Rating: 5.70
Cast: Howard Ryshpan, Michael Shepperd, Linda Sorgini, Sandi Stahlbrand, Len Watt

A touching story of the friendship between a grandfather and his grandson, this is a film about aging and death. Award-winning animator Co Hoedeman combines 3-D and cut-out animation techniques to create a very dramatic and moving film. The story follows Charles and François through the different stages of their lives. With time, they become closer, common experiences having diminished the difference in age. By the end of the film, time appears to stand still; both are over one hundred years old and they are almost indistinguishable.

Genre: Animation
Studio: ONF | NFB
Keyword: short film
Cast: Howard Ryshpan, Michael Shepperd, Linda Sorgini, Sandi Stahlbrand, Len Watt, Kim Yaroshevskaya

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