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Genius Loci

Genius Loci

20206.40h 16m

Overview

One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.

Directed by Maya Merigeau
Written by Nicolas Pleskof, Maya Merigeau
Produced by Reginald de Guillebon, Amaury Ovise
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Top Cast

Nadia Moussa

Nadia Moussa

Reine (voice)

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Georgia Cusack

Rosie (voice)

Jina Djemba

Jina Djemba

Mouna (voice)

Themes & Keywords

hand drawn animationshort film

About Genius Loci

Genius Loci is a animation, drama, fantasy film released in 2020 exploring themes of hand drawn animation, short film. Directed by Maya Merigeau, it stars Nadia Moussa, Georgia Cusack, Jina Djemba. One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.

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