Josep
2020, France, 72 min – Animation, Historical
In French and Spanish with English Subtitles
Synopsis
February 1939. Spanish republicans are fleeing Franco’s dictatorship to France. The French government built concentration camps, confining the refugees, where they barely have access to hygiene, water and food. In one of these camps, separated by barbed wire, two men will become friends. One is a guard, the other is Josep Bartoli (Barcelona 1910 – NYC 1995), an illustrator who fights against Franco’s regime.
Directed by
Aurel
Reactions
A harsh history lesson as well as a good yarn, this visually arresting endeavour registers strongly at a time when refugees account for a record one percent of the world’s population. Screen Daily
The powerful saga of an unlikely friendship. Screen Daily
Emphasising the saving power of art and of the spirit of resistance within a hostile environment, Josep echoes the words of its protagonist perfectly: “beautiful ideas, if they do not meet a beautiful person, they become death. Cineuropa
Festivals and Awards
Festival de Cannes 2020 – Official Selection
European Film Award 2020 – Best European Animated Feature Film Award
Cesar Awards 2020 – Best Animated Film
French Syndicate of Cinema Critics 2021 – Critics Award
Stuttgart International Trickfilm Festival 2021 – Special Mention, Best Animated Film
Valladolid International Film Festival 2020 – Best Director
Playdates and Virtual Cinema Bookings
VIRTUAL |
City |
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End Date |
Aspen Film |
Aspen |
CO |
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Sacramento French Film Fest |
Sacramento |
CA |
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THEATRICAL |
City |
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End Date |
The Mountain Shadow FilmSociety |
Walnut Creek |
CA |
11/13/2021 |
11/20/2021 |