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Animated “Viva Carmen” Debuts at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

5/12/2026

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Sébastien Laudenbach’s animated film Viva Carmen debuted at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
The story is set in 1945 Seville and follows teenage Salvador, Antonio’s assistant.
Salvador meets the gypsy Carmen, while Antonio claims he can read futures in blades.
Antonio predicts soldier José will cause Carmen’s tragic fate, prompting Salvador to rally misfit kids.
The Folivari film, produced by Damien Brunner and Sarah Delmas, is sold by Global Constellation.

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Story summary

Sébastien Laudenbach’s animated film Viva Carmen debuted at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
The story is set in 1945 Seville and follows teenage Salvador, Antonio’s assistant.
Salvador meets the gypsy Carmen, while Antonio claims he can read futures in blades.
Antonio predicts soldier José will cause Carmen’s tragic fate, prompting Salvador to rally misfit kids.
The Folivari film, produced by Damien Brunner and Sarah Delmas, is sold by Global Constellation.