Arco: Neon Acquires Animated Film in Cannes
- distribution rights to "Arco," the frist animated feature from French director Ugo Bienvenu.
- This anime-inspired movie centers on a young boy named Arco.
- Neon has a track record of success with animated films, including the Oscar-nominated "Flee" in 2021 and "Robot Dreams" in 2023.
Neon snatches up the U.S. distribution rights for “Arco,” the highly anticipated animated feature by Ugo Bienvenu, starring and produced by Natalie Portman. this anime-inspired film, wich premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, tells the story of a young boy who uses rainbows to time travel, leading him on an remarkable adventure.Neon, known for its success with animated films, like the Oscar-nominated “Flee,” is making a strategic move. The film faces competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. News Directory 3 is covering the latest updates. With Portman lending her voice, and Bienvenu’s rich animation background, “Arco” promises to be a standout. Discover the film’s potential release date and how it may fare during the award season; find out what’s on the horizon for this creative project.
Neon Acquires Ugo Bienvenu’s “Arco,” animated Feature
Neon has secured the U.S. distribution rights to “Arco,” the frist animated feature from French director Ugo Bienvenu. The film,which premiered at the cannes Film Festival,is produced by and features the voice of natalie Portman.
This anime-inspired movie centers on a young boy named Arco. He becomes lost in time after using rainbows for time travel, leading to a series of adventures.
Neon has a track record of success with animated films, including the Oscar-nominated “Flee” in 2021 and “Robot Dreams” in 2023. The distributor’s live-action credits include Oscar winners such as “Parasite,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” and “Anora.”
“What if rainbows were people from the future traveling in time? Twelve-year-old Arco lives in a far future. During his first flight in his rainbow suit, he loses control and falls in the past. Iris,a young girl his age from the year 2075,witnesses his fall and tries to send him back to his own era.”
Bienvenu, despite this being his first full-length feature, has extensive experience in animation. He attended schools such as Estienne, Gobelins, CalArts, and the Paris school of Decorative arts. His previous work includes comic books, music videos, short films like “Maman” (2013), and the “Ant-Man” animated mini-series for Marvel TV in 2013.
The voice cast for “Arco” includes Alma Jodorowsky, Swann Arlaud, Vincent Macaigne, Louis Garrel, and Oxmo Puccino. Portman will provide the voice for the English-language version. The film is produced by Portman and Sophie Mas through their company MountainA, along with Felix de Givry’s Remembers. ”Arco” is also competing at the annecy International Animation Film Festival.
What’s next
Neon plans to release “Arco” in the U.S.,with specific dates to be announced. The film is also set to compete at the Annecy film festival, perhaps boosting its profile during the award season.