FIAF Animation First Festival 2021

Feb 10: Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds — Work In Progress with Benoit Chieux

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Work in Progress: Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds

Conversation with Benoit Chieux


Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm ET

In English

Moderated by David Jesteadt, producer, distributor and president of Gkids


César Award–nominated Benoît Chieux discusses his much-anticipated Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds, sharing clips and images of the upcoming feature.


In Sirocco, Juliette and Carmen, two intrepid sisters, discover a passage between their world and the extraordinary universe of their favorite book, The Kingdom of the Winds. As they enter a magical realm populated by strange creatures, the sisters embark on an unforgettable adventure. The colorful and imaginative feature is penned by Oscar-nominated Alain Gagnol (A Cat in Paris, Phantom Boy) and produced by Ron Dyens of Sacrebleu Productions.


Chieux’s latest short, Melting Heartcake (2019), will be screening during the Festival as part of the Family Friendly Shorts program.