The Old World

A film by Owen Archinet

11 min - animation / fantasy drama - France - 2025

Synopsis: One evening, Joana receives a message from her mother with sad news. Following this, she decides to set off for the family home  nestled in the mountains of her childhood. There, she comes face to face with her past and a mysterious presence.

Cast: Damien Boisseau, Anaı̈s Parello, Clémentine Wert, Emanuelle Lambrey

  • Screenplay: Owen Archinet  
    DOP: Owen Archinet 
    Editing: Owen Archinet  
    Set design: Owen Archinet 
    Credits: Owen Archinet 
    Music: Christophe Archinet 
    Sound Engineer: Raphaël Pibarot, Rémi Pelet 
    Sound Editing: Raphaël Pibarot 
    Sound Mixing: Raphaël Pibarot 
    Color Grading: Owen Archinet 

  • AWARDS:

    - Animation Short Film Award - CineEco Festival, Portugal, 2025

    - Best Animated Short Film - Festival du Film Environnemental - Poitiers, France, 2026

    FESTIVALS SELECTIONS :

    - Jeunesse-tout-courts, Rémalard, France, 2026

    - Festival international du court métrage Ecran Libre, Aigues-Mortes, France, 2026