Louis Clichy Combines Realism and Fantasy in Cannes Animation ‘Iron Boy’: ‘I Wanted This Story to Have Solid Foundations’
May 20, 2026 1:01am PT
Louis Clichy Combines Realism and Fantasy in Cannes Animation ‘Iron Boy’: ‘I Wanted This Story to Have Solid Foundations’
Just world premiered at Cannes, 'Iron Boy' has dazzled critics, hailed by Variety as 'both visually dazzling and deeply personal'
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Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival
“Iron Boy” director Louis Clichy is happy to bring his latest animation to Cannes – even though the world’s biggest festival is a whole different universe.
“I’m glad it’s not in some ‘special category’,” he tells Variety. Sold by Playtime, “Iron Boy” premiered in Un Certain Regard, dazzling critics, hailed by Variety as “both visually dazzling and deeply personal.”
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