L'Enfant au grelot

In French

🎬 Summary :

After a snowstorm, an abandoned baby is found by a postman in the middle of the forest. Clutched in his hand is a curious little bell. The child, who will be named Charlie, grows up happily in the village orphanage run by the kind Granny Rose, along with six other boys. He often confides in his lucky bell and tries to unravel the mystery of his origins…

🎙️ A word from the team:

A treasure trove of poetry, L'Enfant au grelot is the quintessential Christmas tale. Directed by Jacques-Rémy Girerd (The Frog Prophecy), this short film brings together all the ingredients of the genre: a snowy landscape, a mysterious forest, eager and wonderstruck children, a magical ending… But it truly stands out for its unique and endearing characters and its distinctive portrayal of Santa Claus as an ordinary man, prone to both outbursts of anger and moments of joy. A marvel of animation to watch and rewatch with the family, which we recommend for children aged 6 and up, as they might be confused by the humanization of Santa Claus and the use of everyday language.

Recommended age: from 6 years old

Duration : 27 min