Belleville Rendez-vous (2003)
This is a french animated film that I saw last year. When I first heard about it I was relectant to watch it, but I can now say that I am glad I did. It was created by a French comic book artist, Sylvain Chome and although almost dialoge free, its rich detail and unique animation create caricatures of body shapes and characters, producing a dark, yet playful adventure involving the kidnap of a French Tour de France cyclist. He is taken to the town of Belleville created by art director Evgeni Tomov, which is a combination of New York, Montreal and Quebec. Along with little touches such as Bruno, the pet dog’s black and white dream sequences the elements of this chidrens animation create a stange, surreal, and entertaining film.