Renaissance
Science fiction pushes the boundaries, explores the improbable, and envisions the future of humanity. It also exposes us to extravagant visual effects and the inventive power of cinema, reflecting our deepest fantasies. In cinema, science fiction is immersive, creating worlds suddenly within our reach. This summer, over one hundred films from the history of cinema will allow us to witness this!
Winner of the Cristal for a Feature Film, 2006 Annecy Festival
In 2054, in a maze-like and camera-controlled Paris, Ilona Tasuiev, a brilliant scientist from the Avalon company, is abducted by an unknown man. The company calls on Karas, a criticized policeman who specializes in kidnappings, to find her quickly.
Christian Volckman
Christian Volckman is a French director, animator, and painter. He became known in 1999 for his animated short film Maaz, which won over thirty awards. In 2006, he directed his first feature film, Renaissance, a black-and-white science fiction animated film without shades of gray. The film won the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy Festival in 2006. He is also known for his live-action feature film, The Room, released in 2019.