French Animation at the 2026 Oscars: Arco and Butterfly

Animation First presents an unmissable opportunity to hear from the directors of two of the buzziest nominees this award season! Join two 2026 Oscar-nominated French directors Ugo Bienvenu (Arco, Best Animated Film) and Florence Miailhe (Butterfly, Best Animated Short) for a screening of their films, followed by a talkback.

Followed by a Q&A with Ugo Bienvenu and Florence Miailhe

Butterfly (Papillon)
Florence Miailhe, 2024, 15min, DCP
No dialogue

Arco
Ugo Bienvenu, 2025, 88min, DCP
In French with English subtitles. 
Starring Oscar Tresanini, Margot Ringard Oldra, Alma Jodorowsky, Swann Arlaud, Vincent Macaigne, Louis Garrel, Oxmo Puccino

For ages 12+

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