I don't believe in black and white stripes. I believe in the dark and light shades of life. The richest black color can be brightened – just dilute it with light colors from the past. . .
Elchin Safarli
Little Nicolas is a restless boy from an ordinary Parisian family, invented in 1955 by two faithful friends – artist Jean-Jacques Sempe and writer René Goscinny (author of comics about Asterix and Obelix). In 1960, there was a real boom in France on a painted boy in blue shorts. A series of children's books about the adventures of Nicolas was first published in the form of comics, then - illustrated novels. Two full-length films have been made. Goshinni, the son of Polish-Jewish emigrants, fled Europe with his family during the war, Sempe, expelled from school for bad behavior, joined the army as a contractor, and lied about his age. They met and came up with an amazing boy who conquered the world.
The touching and heartfelt animation of Amandine Fredon and Benjamin Massoubra is good because it tells not only about little Nicolas, but also its creators.
Skipping school, halfing the fish, waiting for the arrival of grandmother, inventing all sorts of pranks - that's what Nicolas' life is filled with.
The coolest thing here is the animation technique – a unique sight. Here's a bar graphic sketch, the pastel turns into a watercolor sketch, and then it starts to come alive before our eyes. It's amazing. At the beginning of the credits there is a pavilion of the subway in the style of Art Nouveau Hector Guimar, Paris is escapically accurately and lightly shown. With color and a special French charm.
I recommend everyone watch. I watched it with my daughter and she loved the movie. It'll be cool.🧒