For the first time, France TV Distribution will be presenting a feature film as both co-producer and distributor, having just announced it has added You’re Not the One I Expected to its roster of movie offerings. The stop-motion project will be featured at the Cartoon Movie in Bordeaux this week.
You’re Not the One I Expected (original title, Ce n’est pas toi que j’attendais) is the latest from Swiss director Claude Barras, whose debut feature My Life as a Zucchini (2016) earned numerous accolades — including two César Awards (Best Animated Film, Best Adapted Screenplay), two Annecy awards (Cristal for Best Feature, Audience Award), the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature, as well being nominated for the Oscar, Golden Globe and three Annie Awards. The new movie is produced by Sombrero Films (France).
“Claude Barras is a remarkable, singular voice in global cinema and we are thrilled to be bringing his adaptation of Fabien Toulmé’s deeply touching graphic novel,” said France TV Distribution’s Julia Schulte, SVP International Sales, and Renan Artukmaç, Deputy SVP International Sales.
Synopsis: When Julien discovers that his newborn daughter, Rose, carries an undiagnosed Down syndrome, his entire world collapses. How can he cope with his daughter’s handicap? Will he be able to love her fully, even though she isn’t the child he expected? Supported by his first-born daughter Alice, guided by her innocence and her infinite goodwill, the young father finds the strength to overcome his anger, and travel the difficult road that will lead him to the unconditional love and acceptance of his child.
Still in the development stage, You’re Not the One I Expected will be presented at Cartoon Movie by Schulte and Sombrero Films producer Alain Benguigui on Wednesday, March 9.
The project is co-produced by Helium Films (Switzerland), written by Christelle Berthevas with art direction by Cécile Bidault.
