MyFrenchFilmFestival Short ‘Horacio’: an Animated Portrait of a Naive Killer

Caroline Cherrier’s short “Horacio” has earned nominations at Clermont-Ferrand, Palm Springs and Annecy over the past year. Now, “Horacio” rounds out its festival run at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous’ upcoming 12th MyFrenchFilmFestival. It is Cherrier’s first pro work after several shorts made as a student at leading European animation school Gobelins. “Horacio” delivers a portrait of a young, naïve and accidental killer whose name – Guillaume – doesn’t even appear in the film. Told in first person, the real story interestingly swings between what the viewer hears and sees – which do not always match. Cherrier is already developing her first… Read Full Article