The Awakening of the Insects

A Short film of

Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Produced by

offshore

Production year2021

Runtime14 min

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Synopsis

Hong Kong. Mr Lam is an old gentleman who loses his memory since the death of his wife. On March 5, the day of the awakening of the hibernating insects, he receives the unexpected visit of old Ms. Meng. This Taoist exorcist is determined to chase the demons lodging in the head of the old man.

Credits

Directors (2)

Stéphanie Lansaque
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François Leroy
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Production and distribution (3)

Executive Producer : offshore

Co-production : ARTE France

Film exports/foreign sales : Manifest

Full credits (12)

Executive Producer : Fabrice Préel-Cléach

Screenwriters : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Directors of Photography : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Music Composer : Denis Vautrin

Editors : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Sound Recordist : Yann Lacan

Authors of original work : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Associate producer : Emmanuelle Latourrette

Camera operator : Stéphanie Lansaque

Sound Editor : Yann Lacan

Production Designers : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Sound Mixer : Yann Lacan

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Animated film
Sub-genre : 2D animation, Bizarre, Legend, Drama
Themes : Ageing, Death, Legends
Production language : Cantonese
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2021
Runtime : 14 min 13 seconds
Visa number : 152.561
Visa issue date : 11/05/2021
Production formats : HD
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 2.39
Audio format : Stereo
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

News (6)

French Animation on the International Scene: News Roundup No. 5 - Fall 2021

05 NOVEMBER 2021

Festivals & events

France honored with a string of awards at the 60th Annecy International Animation Film Festival

24 JUNE 2021

Festivals & events

Selections (8)

Tricky Women/Tricky Realities
Austria, 2022
International Competition
Anima
Belgium, 2022
International Competition
BIAF
South Korea, 2021
International Competition
Tehran International Short Film Festival
Iran, 2021
International Competition

Awards (1)

Annecy International Animation Film Festival
France, 2021
Prize for Best Original Music

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