The Lady and the Cellist
France1965animated9'Jean-François Laguionie Retrospective
They meet at the seashore – he plays the cello, she wades through the water and fishes into a net. A sudden storm interrupts the romantic moments and the woman is swept off by the waves. Disregarding the risks, the man boards a boat to rescue the lady taken by the sea. Will they manage to survive?
- directed by
- Jean-François Laguionie
Jean-François Laguionie (born 1939 in Besançon) is a French animation filmmaker who blends surrealism and impressionism. A student of Paul Grimault, he abandoned theatre in favor of animated film as an art form. His style is marked by gouache technique, interplay of light, and maritime motifs—seen in works like The Lady and the Cellist, Rowing Across the Atlantic, and Louise by the Shore. He also explores social and political themes while maintaining a poetic, unique style.
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