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Life Animated

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  2. Fact Sheet

A coming-of-age story about an autistic boy named Owen Suskind, who suddenly stopped communicating when he was three years old. His parents found a way to reconnect with him through Walt Disney films.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Life Animated

    Directed by: Roger ROSS WILLIAMS

    Country: USA

    Year of production: 2016

    Running time: 08 min 33 s

  • Technique

    Category: Educational, scientific or industrial film

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Version originale anglaise sous-titrée français

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Roger ROSS WILLIAMS

    Production: MOTTO PICTURES, Roger ROSS WILLIAMS, MAC GUFF LIGNE, Philippe SONRIER

    Based on: "Life, Animated", Ron Suskind

    Artistic direction: Mathieu Betard

    Animation: Olivier Lescot