The Night Boots (French: Les Bottes de la nuit) is a 2024 French animated short film directed by Pierre-Luc Granjon and made on Pinscreen animation.[1]
| The Night Boots | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| French | Les Bottes de la nuit |
| Directed by | Pierre-Luc Granjon |
| Written by | Pierre-Luc Granjon |
| Produced by | Yves Bouveret |
| Starring |
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| Edited by | Antoine Rodet |
| Music by | Timothée Jolly |
| Color process | Black and White |
Production company | Am Stram Gram |
| Distributed by | Pentacle Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 12 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
The film had its premiere in the Professional French Short Films Part 1 at the Carrefour du cinéma d'animation, Paris on 24 November 2024.[2]
The Night Boots was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the category of Best Animated Short Film.[3][4]
Summary
editThe story follows a child who, while his parents are entertaining guests, goes out alone into the forest at night. Wearing rubber boots, he encounters a solitary, enigmatic creature that guides him deeper into the woods, introducing him to its nocturnal inhabitants. Seeking companionship, the creature attempts to prolong the child's stay and delay his return home.
Cast
edit- Bernard Bouillon
- Brieuc Laudet
Release
editThe Night Boots was presented at The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film on 10 May 2025.[5]
It competed in Short films in competition at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival with screening on 8 June 2025.[6]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annecy International Animation Film Festival | 14 June 2025 | Cristal Award for Best Short Film | The Night Boots | Won | [7] |
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| André Martin Prize for Best French Short | Won | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "The Night Boots". Annecy International Animation Film Festival. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Download the program" (PDF) (in French). Carrefour du cinéma d'animation. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "98th Oscars Shortlists in 12 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ↑ Hilary Lewis, Beatrice Verhoeven (18 December 2025). "2026 Oscars Shortlists Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ↑ "The Night Boots". Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Todos los ganadores del Festival de Annecy 2025" [All the winners of the Annecy Festival 2025]. Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). 14 June 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ Lemercier, Fabien (16 June 2025). "Arco triumphs in Annecy". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
External links
edit- The Night Boots, full short film on Vimeo
- The Night Boots at IMDb