Photo : VILLE ANNECY/Q. Trillot
At the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation, everyone is invited to come and explore an art form that has no doubt figured in their lives since childhood – from their first encounters with animation to works that are moving, thought-provoking and captivating as adults. It may be a familiar art form, often part of everyday life, yet it can still surprise us!
"The Cité is a place of wonder, discovery and knowledge sharing, and aims to become the world’s leading hub dedicated to animation in all its forms.
You will discover the diversity of styles, narratives and skills that bring images to life by discovering the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions, screenings, workshops and meetings. We give you a behind-the-scenes exploration of creation, where characters and universes are conceived, where animation is more than just a visual experience.
Animation film is a unique art form, both an actual process and a creative endeavour. Behind each shot, lies countless hours of work, gestures, choices and secrets. A unique relationship is created between our curiosity as a spectator and the mystery of the artists' work, which is forged from complicity, shared memories and a perceptible magic that we do really want to understand without ever taking away its wonder.
As animation lies at the crossroads between art, technology and economics, the Cité also invites you to examine the contemporary challenges facing this booming industry. You will discover how films are created, how ideas evolve, and how these films interact with the past, present, and the future.
In Annecy, the world capital of animation film, the Cité will be buzzing with life and open to all. A place to learn, experience a profusion of emotions, have fun, experiment, be inspired and (re)discover the magical power of moving images."
Peggy Zejgman-Lecarme, Director of Culture & Mickaël Marin, CEO of CITIA