@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
One winter, a ravenous ogre terrorizes the land of King Balthasar. Meanwhile, a blizzard is brewing in Léon’s heart. Braving the cold, this adopted bear cub runs away from home. Léon has many an adventure during his travels. He befriends a hedgehog and an elephant, confronts an ogre, and sets Princess Molly Gingerbread free. His courage and integrity eventually lead him back to his family. In the end, the cub earns everybody’s respect.
Quick Stats
7.7
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
26m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorPierre-Luc Granjon
WriterAntoine Lanciaux
CinematographySara Sponga
ComposerNormand Roger
EditorHervé Guichard
Production DesignPierre-Luc Granjon
Produced by
FolimageTPS JeunesseSubséquenceONF | NFB
Where to Watch
Free
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
A
Albert Payne
Léon
S
Sarah Bazri
Mélie Pain d'épice
B
Bernard Bouillon
Boniface
Christian Taponard
Pougne
J
Jean-Pierre Yvars
Hannibal
V
Vincent Garanger
Le roi
Charles Tordjman
L'ogre
M
Mathilde Mauguière
Mére de Léon
Y
Yves Barbaut
Père de Léon
