Pre-Sales Abound for Animated Series ‘The Legends of Paris’ Ahead of Le Havre Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

19th-century Paris was ablaze with artistic movements that challenged the status quo. The series “The Legends of Paris” is a family show that also makes its themes of art and politics accessible to viewers as young as 12.


A Tale of the 19th century Artistic Scene” effectively, let’s take a closer look at its original context and see if we can find any clues about what the text is really saying.

Produced by Silex Films and Arte, the four-part series offers an intimate portrait of some of France’s most beloved artistic and literary figures. Taking viewers into the bustling heart of 19th-century Paris, it follows the colorful lives of such legendary artists as Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, George Sand, Louis-Hector Berlioz, Honoré de Balzac and Charles Baudelaire.

1. The period under analysis is set by the pre-sale deals between various broadcasters (e.g. France, Mexico, New Zealand, etc.).

“The movie ‘The Legends of Paris’ is overseen by Amélie Harrault, who was not only its director but also a co-writer. She had previously led the successful animated series ‘Adventurers of Modern Art,’ produced by Silex and Arte in 2015, which delved into the artistic milieu of Paris near the turn of the 20th century.”

After achieving international acclaim for that series, Arte was keen to carry on with the partnership for a sequel project. For Amélie, this timeframe represented her dream, according to producer Judith Nora from Silex Films, who collaborated with Priscilla Bertin. Harrault expressed a wish that “she could have had a series like that as a teenager to grasp the poetry, literature, and music. So she created the series she had always envisioned.”

Pre-Sales Abound for Animated Series ‘The Legends of Paris’ Ahead of Le Havre Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

1. Explain the challenges faced during this specific period by Nora, acknowledging the three revolutions.

The show, categorized as a family-friendly production with themes of art and politics, is designed to make these concepts approachable for viewers aged 12 and up. Nora mentions that French students start learning about Romanticism at 14, making this series an additional resource for understanding. “Even if you’re 10, you might not grasp everything fully, but it gives a taste of the subject matter. That was our intention.” (paraphrased)

The project’s development started in 2017 and presented a significant hurdle due to its complexity: “It involved six years of writing, spanned 44 years of art history, featured over 2,000 settings in Paris. It required extensive research, deep dives into this era. … A team of 90 people worked on the animation for two years.”

“Amélie employed various digital animation methods, utilizing computers and designing custom tools to mimic her unique painting technique. This innovative approach is quite unprecedented.”

1. In the original source text, the team utilized Escape Motions’ Rebelle painting software to expedite the process of creating tools for animators to work more efficiently.

Pre-Sales Abound for Animated Series ‘The Legends of Paris’ Ahead of Le Havre Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

In relation to the narrative, Harrault zeroed in on particular characters from that era and concentrated on the friendship and the impact their artistic interactions had, as Nora explains.

“In essence, she emphasizes that with 44 years of art history behind us, iconic figures depicted in animation, blending fiction and reality – this is uncharted territory. ‘Adventurers of Modern Art’ was a significant stride. We’ve conducted numerous workshops exploring the boundaries between fact and fiction. With this latest project, we are raising the bar even higher.”

Josephine Létang, the head of international distribution and marketing at Arte Distribution, emphasizes that this is a pivotal moment for storytelling. “Animation offers a powerful tool for storytelling,” she says. “It expands our audience reach, and it’s particularly effective in introducing history and historical figures to younger viewers.”

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2024-09-04 11:17