Grandville is a documentary for France Télévisions that delves into the richly imaginative universe of Jean-Jacques Grandville, a 19th-century satirical illustrator best known for A Magician with the Planets. After he experienced censorship pressures and personal hardships, his political and biting work shifted toward illustrating literary classics and exploring more intimate themes connected to nature and dreams.
Blending live-action footage with animation, the documentary film showcases the modernity of his vision and the enduring resonance of his imagination, through the lens of one of his most emblematic characters: The Elephant.
Dada! Animation was responsible for the 3D modeling and animation of this anthropomorphic character, seamlessly integrated into filmed interview sequences.
