| Louise by the Shore [Louise in Winter] | |
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| Directed by | Jean-François Laguionie |
| Written by | Jean-François Laguionie |
| Produced by | Jean-Pierre Lemouland Galilé Marion-Gauvin |
| Starring | Dominique Frot |
| Edited by | Kara Blake |
| Music by | Pierre Kellner Pascal Le Pennec |
Production company | JPL Films |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Louise by the Shore (French:Louise en hiver;transl. Louise in winter) is a 2016 French animated drama film directed byJean-François Laguionie and starring Dominique Frot. It follows an elderly woman who spends the winter in an empty French seaside town, with only her memories and imagination for company.
The film premiered on 15 June 2016 in competition at theAnnecy International Animated Film Festival. It was released in France on 23 November 2016.[1]
Jordan Mintzer ofThe Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Directed with hand-drawn affection byJean-Francois Laguionie, whose critically praisedThe Painting was released in 2013, this slow-burn short feature is not exactly easy fodder for cartoon lovers, but could please viewers who want more out of an animation film than just action-packed gags." Mintzer compared the film toThe Red Turtle, "another unique 2D tale ofCrusoe-esque abandon that was also made by a veteran filmmaker", but wrote thatLouise by the Shore differs with its "more dark and probing character study".[2]Screen Daily's Wendy Ide wrote: "The relationship between Louise (Dominique Frot) and the dog Pepper (voiced by Laguionie) is reminiscent of that between the old man and his dog inPaul and Sandra Fierlinger'sMy Dog Tulip, and this charming film should resonate with a similar audience."[3]
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