AGES 7+
In the year 2932, young Arco lives in an idyllic Garden of Eden in the clouds above Earth. He speaks the languages of the birds and can’t wait to soar through time and space like his parents and sister, but he’s too young to fly. Sneaking out of the house one day, he dons a flight suit and leaps into space, leaving rainbow trails in his wake. Transported back in time to 2075, Arco encounters a world of food shortages and wildfires. There, he meets Iris, a lonely girl living with her baby brother and gentle “Nannybot” caregiver, Mikki. The two children share a deep bond, discovering universal secrets—and love. Produced by actor Natalie Portman, director Ugo Bienvenu’s visionary film, suitable for ages 8-118, evokes the best of Studio Ghibli and features Arnaud Toulon’s gorgeous orchestral score. Following its Cannes premiere, Arco won the top prize at Annecy. Magically unforgettable! —K.D. Davis
Age 7+
Ugo Bienvenu
Ugo Bienvenu is an author, artist, and comic-book illustrator as well as a filmmaker. His short films include Jelly Sunday (2009), Jean-Luc (2010), Maman (2013), and L’entretien (2019). Arco, the winner of the Cristal Award for Best Feature at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, is his first feature.
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