A drawing tradition
France and Belgium have some of the busiest animation studios in Europe, with a long love of hand-drawn films.
Sylvain Chomet
The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist are wordless in spirit, full of music and gentle comedy.
Michel Ocelot
Kirikou and the Sorceress, Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest and Dilili in Paris are bright, patterned fables.
The shelf
Open France and Belgium.
