Animated Quote by Joann Sfar
“We have the talent, just not the money and not the audience. People in France don't really like fantasy. You need to go to Spain, England and Germany for that. Many of the people from my crew come either from Spain or England. But I hope to be able to work with them again and I wish to create European cinema on that scale. It could happen and attitudes may be changing. Animated fantasy movie Despicable Me was made entirely in France, so there is the talent here and now maybe the desire too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing European animation, 2020
The speaker notes abundant talent in France but limited funding and audience, suggesting collaboration across Europe to produce large‑scale animated fantasy films.
In simple terms: France has talent but needs money, audience, and cross‑European teamwork for big fantasy animation.
Key Takeaway
Seek international partners and funding for ambitious projects.
Themes
talent
funding
audience
collaboration
animation
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
strategic
visionary
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- co‑production meetings
- grant applications
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
European cinema
cross‑cultural production
industry challenges
Questions to Reflect On
- How can European studios secure financing for large fantasy projects?
- What strategies can attract wider audiences to animated fantasy?
A Different Perspective
Funding and audience support remain uncertain despite talent.
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