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French animator Sylvain Chomet directed "The Triplets of Belleville" (2003) and "The Illusionist" (2010), both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
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Did Sylvain Chomet direct The Triplets of Belleville?
French animator Sylvain Chomet is best known for writing and directing 'The Triplets of Belleville' in 2003 and 'The Illusionist' in 2010. Both of these distinct, traditionally animated films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
What is the movie The Illusionist based on?
Yes, Chomet's film 'The Illusionist' was based on an unproduced, semi-autobiographical script by legendary French comedian Jacques Tati. Chomet adapted the script into a beautiful, dialogue-light animated film set in 1950s Edinburgh, Scotland.
Did Sylvain Chomet work on The Simpsons?
Chomet contributed a short segment titled 'The Illusionist' to the critically acclaimed animated anthology film 'The Animatrix' in 2003. He was also attached to direct an adaptation of Paul McCartney's novel 'High in the Clouds,' though its status remains uncertain.
Is The Triplets of Belleville hand-drawn?
'The Triplets of Belleville' is entirely hand-drawn, created with minimal dialogue to emphasize its unique visual comedy and physical humor. The production was handled by Chomet's animation studio, which he notably established in Edinburgh rather than Paris.
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