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Charles and François

Charles and François

19875.70h 15m

Overview

A touching story of the friendship between a grandfather and his grandson, this is a film about aging and death. Award-winning animator Co Hoedeman combines 3-D and cut-out animation techniques to create a very dramatic and moving film. The story follows Charles and François through the different stages of their lives. With time, they become closer, common experiences having diminished the difference in age. By the end of the film, time appears to stand still; both are over one hundred years old and they are almost indistinguishable.

Directed by Co Hoedeman
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Top Cast

Howard Ryshpan

Howard Ryshpan

Michael Shepperd

Michael Shepperd

Linda Sorgini

Linda Sorgini

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Sandi Stahlbrand

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Len Watt

Kim Yaroshevskaya

Kim Yaroshevskaya

Themes & Keywords

short film

About Charles and François

Charles and François is a animation film released in 1987 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Co Hoedeman, it stars Howard Ryshpan, Michael Shepperd, Linda Sorgini. A touching story of the friendship between a grandfather and his grandson, this is a film about aging and death. Award-winning animator Co Hoedeman combines 3-D and cut-out animation techniques to create a very dramatic and moving film. The story follows Charles and François through the different stages of their lives. With time, they become closer, common experiences having diminished the difference in age. By the end of the film, time appears to stand still; both are over one hundred years old and they are almost indistinguishable.

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