COLZA - Animated Short Film 2020

A young lizard named Clarence steals a precious plane while the whole village is distracted by the greatest concert it has ever seen.

Alors que le village assiste au plus grand concert qu’il n’ait jamais vu, une jeune lézarde nommée Clarence vole un précieux avion en papier.

Directors / Réalisateurs :
Victor CHAGNIOT, Camille BROUTIN, Matthieu DAURES, Victoria DE MILLO GREGORY, Maxime JOUNIOT, Jade KHOO

Soundtrack / Musique : Dahye KIM
Sound design / Montage sonore : Mathieu TIGER
Mix / Mixage : Mathieu TIGER

[nachoolo]

This is too good to be just a short.
I need an entire film about this world and protagonist.

[MMMMM]

Gobelins got the most talented students ever I swear

[limeslushe]

MAN i knew gobelins usually produces good stuff but this is next level even for their students. the character design the backgrounds the fluid movements and the WORLDBUILDING in such a short timeframe... MAN if i ever produce something even a third as good as this i'd be mighty proud

[krisclark]

I adored the part where Clarence caught Anton playing his plane's melody on the clarinet for his departure. Not sure if it was to cover up his plane's takeoff or as a nod and a final farewell, but it might have acted as both.

Despite the short being... short, I grew invested in the story fast. Got misty eyed at the idea of where Clarence may go to across the sea, leaving a tight-knit community that congregates together to sing and work to industrialize. If they ever went back would they see a different world than where they departed from?

[corndog]

The same melody that was played when Clarence leaves is the same melody she played while harvesting (': Nice touch.

[alexandralatco]

The plane's music is harmonious, that gives life to the flowers, meanwhile the machine's music is haotic and monotone, with the purpose to harvest. This was amazing ❤

[KuraNine]

Gobelins students always do more than need be. To make the most beautiful films out there.

[YTartschool]

Non mais c'est complètement fou ce film. 11/10

[jakartagamer]

to the team that made this animation GODDAMN Y'ALL DID A GOOD JOB
IT'S TOO MUCH THE ARCHITECTURAL OF THE LITTLE TOWN IS SO DETAILED, it's better than most stale modern popular animations, ESPECIALLY THE NEW LION KING

[Sherbniz]

I need MORE of the french lizard anime... ;____;

[deboayangbile]

2D animation would forever stay undefeated.

[WobblesandBean]

Oh god, I am in love with this world. So the flowers open up to music, but their version of "industrialization" is to simply blast discordant noise at it for the same effect. Such a good metaphor for destroying culture and tradition in pursuit of profits. And her friend adding in the solo of the melody her plane makes was so touching.

I wish they'd explained why they need the places, I don't get why they need to dismantle them. Either way, I want more of this place, and these characters!

[ahmedamine]

It would be nice to have more patreon, kickstarter, gofundme, etc venues to support these creators' future projects.

[joobernardini]

Ce que j’apprécie dans les créations de l’école des Gobelins, outre leurs nombreuses qualités graphiques et scénaristiques, c’est aussi le choix des voix : contrairement à la plupart des dessins animés actuels (où ils se croient obligés de donner des voix débiles aux personnages...), ici, on n’a pas les oreilles qui saignent 👍😂👂!

[felixzcontinue]

I like how the Plane is one that plays a nice tune while awaken the yellow flowers for harvesting, but the newer tractors just making noises. while the tractor can make noise+ harvest on the go, the plane flyer need to fly around first, then hand pick all the flower. I do like how Anton can write an anthem and make them practice and have the play up in less than 48 hours, I do guess the Anthem is slightly inspired by the plane's flying tune tho. this is an amazing animation, plot, flow, animation and style wise.

[aravindstories]

I think this should be turned into
A full length animated movie
About "Clarence" and her future

[jeromejojo]

Top, on dirait presque le pilote d'un long-métrage...

[linggabastara]

Feeling some porco rosso vibes in it...

[eep]

2:58 haha in the bottom left is a reference to "SUNDOWN" (another grad film!)

[erkshnrt]

I've watched this at least once every hour today and I tear up every time. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to bring this beautiful short to life. I'll be returning to it often when I need to fill my soul.