Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has struck a deal with French production company Xbo Films for the new 2D Christmas special Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy). The deal gives Dandelooo exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the 45-minute movie, set to premiere on Canal+ in France on December 24 and stream on My Canal.
Directed by frequent collaborators Julie Rembauville and Nicolas Bianco-Levrin (Kiki la plume, It’s a Dog’s Life) and featuring music and songs performed by Marcel Merlot and Cedryck Santens, Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy) is described as “a fun and tender adventure story, with a modern musical twist” for kids of all ages.
Synopsis: On the eve of December 24th, somewhere in a dull and gloomy suburb, young Abdou, a dreamy pizza delivery boy, meets Marcel, the real Father Christmas. Marcel is tired, worn out and waiting for retirement but that evening a silly scooter accident jeopardizes his delivery rounds. However, thanks to Abdou, who enlists the help of some unusual characters from his neighborhood, the Christmas deliveries go ahead as planned.
Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy) is a beautiful story of
friendship where myths and reality, laughter and tears collide against a backdrop of
tenderness. Amidst the chaos, Christmas is saved through the power of music and songs, sledge and scooter!
A trailer and more information is available on Xbo’s website.
