Francophone Films of the Festival

August 2016 / 1h 27min / Franco-Italian Animation Film by Michel Fuzellier and Babak Payami
Production 2D-3D ANIMATIONS ANGOULEME - Gertie Productions (Italy)
SYNOPSIS: From 7 years old
Adapted from Francesco d'Adamo's novel "Iqbal, a child against slavery", the film tells the story of Iqbal, a young Pakistani boy reduced to slavery and forced to work, like many other children, in a carpet. But Iqbal is not like the others: he uses a point that only he knows how to do. Will he be able to regain his freedom? "Iqbal is a mischievous and cheerful little boy who spends his time between games with his friends, his adorable little goat and his beautiful drawings. He lives in a remote village in Pakistan with his brother and his mother Ashanta, a courageous woman who provides needs of the family while awaiting the return of her husband, who has left for work. Despite his young age, Iqbal is very talented, he is a true artist. He even learned from his grandfather the art of knotting the Bangapour rugs, works of great value that require taste, patience and nimble little fingers.One day, everything will change… Her brother falls seriously ill and he needs expensive, too expensive medicine. ."