‘Little Amelie’, the first well-made animation of 2026 following ‘Robot Dream’ and ‘Flow’

The 〈Little Amelie〉 has been officially invited to the special screening section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, and has won the Audience Award in the feature film category at the 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, as well as the Animation Award at the 51st LA Critics Association Awards, gaining attention as a well-made animation that will brighten the new year of 2026 following 〈Robot Dream〉 and 〈Flow〉.

〈Robot Dream〉 is a rhythmic movie depicting the dreamlike daily life of ‘Dog’, who lives alone in Manhattan, New York, as he gains a best friend, ‘Robot’. Featuring the worldwide hit song ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire as its OST, it presents a beautiful story about friendship and loss, winning the hearts of many. It has been recognized for its artistic quality by winning the Contrechamp Award at the 47th Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the Best Feature Animation Award at the 36th European Film Awards, and it garnered global attention by being nominated for the Best Animated Feature at the 96th Academy Awards. 〈Flow〉 is a film that tells the dazzling adventure of ‘Cat’, ‘Golden Retriever’, ‘Capybara’, ‘Lemur’, and ‘Eagle’ who set sail to the end of the world amidst a sudden great flood, in a world where only traces of humans remain. Directed by genius animator Gints Zilbalodis, who took charge of directing, screenwriting, production, music, cinematography, editing, and art, it beautifully portrays the wonders of nature and the bonds of animals, sweeping through major film festivals around the world.

Set to be released on 1/14 (Wed), 〈Little Amelie〉 is a vibrant animation depicting the moments of growth of the quirky girl ‘Amelie’, who believed herself to be a ‘god’ since birth, as she faces the four seasons of the world. Based on the autobiographical novel by the genius writer Amélie Nothomb, the film captures various emotions and relationships such as friendship, love, and separation through the pure perspective of a child, evoking memories of everyone’s childhood. In particular, it offers a delightful experience with its fantastical visuals that vividly portray the colorful landscapes of nature and the imaginary world of ‘Amelie’. With its unique worldview and overwhelming visual beauty, 〈Little Amelie〉 has been a topic of discussion since its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, winning audience awards at various film festivals including the 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival, and the 22nd Seville European Film Festival. Recently, it gained attention in North America by winning the Animation Award at the 51st LA Critics Association Awards, beating out strong contenders like 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉. The American online media ‘TheWrap’ praised the film, stating, “〈Little Amelie〉 will be this year’s 〈Flow〉”, highlighting expectations for the future journey of the film as the next successor to the myth of well-made animations.

Continuing the lineage of well-made animations that stand out for their solid artistry and heartwarming stories, 〈Little Amelie〉 will be released on January 14, 2026, to meet with audiences.