Catch Annecy 2024’s Best Animated Shorts on ARTE’s “Court-circuit”
The esteemed Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set to captivate audiences once again, and ARTE, the renowned European cultural channel, is playing a pivotal role in bringing the festival to a wider audience. ARTE has announced a special edition of its "Court-circuit" programme dedicated to showcasing the best of Annecy 2024, which runs from June 9th to 15th.
This year's "Court-circuit" will feature four remarkable short films competing in the Official competition:
- Mont Noir by Jean-Baptiste Peltier and Erika Haglund (France, Portugal – 2024 – 15 min)
- Butterfly by Florence Miailhe (France – 2024 – 15 min)
- La Voix des Sirènes by Gianluigi Toccafondo (France, Italy – 2024 – 20 min)
- Circle by Yumi Joung (South Korea – 2024 – 7 min)
In addition to these, ARTE will broadcast Short Cuts by Shih-Yen Huang, a one-minute animated retelling of Claude Miller’s crime thriller Deadly Circuit. This special will air on Monday, June 10th, at 8:55 pm.
Another highlight includes The Crossing by Florence Miailhe, which won a Jury Distinction for a feature film at Annecy in 2021. This acclaimed film will be broadcast on Friday, June 14th, at midnight.
"Thanks to ARTE, you can enjoy the Festival from home!" an ARTE representative remarked. This partnership allows viewers who cannot attend the festival in person to experience the excitement and creativity of Annecy 2024.
The broadcasts are scheduled to start on Saturday, June 8th, at 11:50 pm and will be available on ARTE and arte.tv until August 6th, 2024. This extended viewing period ensures that fans of animation have ample opportunity to enjoy the featured works.
ARTE’s commitment to promoting cultural events like the Annecy Festival underscores its dedication to enriching the arts and making high-quality content accessible to a broad audience. Viewers are encouraged not to miss this unique opportunity to witness some of the finest animated shorts from the comfort of their homes.