Alexandre Athané

Director, Illustrator, Animator

France

Details

>Birth :5 May 1975 (France)
>Age :50 years
>Career :55 years

Alexandre Athané has worked in Paris, New York, and London, primarily as a director, illustrator, and animator. In 2007, he directed his first short film, “Zoé Melody“, using traditional animation (more than 10,000 hand-drawn drawings) and featuring music by Marco Prince, leader of the famous funk band FFF.

In 2015, he released his second short film, “A Space in time“, which he directed, drew, animated, and colored by hand, frame by frame. Based on a script by Vincent Cappello, the film features the voice of Pierre Richard and original music by Alex Beaupain. The film has garnered numerous awards in France and abroad.

Alexandre has just finished “Orange Juice“, his new short film, which he drew and directed, co-wrote with Chloé Célérien, produced by Nolita, in co-production with Animoon and The Singing Plant Company, and featuring the voices of José Garcia, Charlie Bos, and La Big Bertha. The film is starting its festival run and is being broadcast on France Television and Gulli.

Filmography (3) +

🧘 Animations (3)

2024 – Jus d'Orange (Orange Juice)
Role : Director, Screenwriter
Synopsis : Toni is an orange farmer. He loves them, he pampers them, they are his treasure. Until the day when, in the valley, strange cargo ships dock. Cargo ships loaded with GREEN oranges.
Synopsis : Toni is an orange farmer. He loves them, he pampers them, they are his treasure. Until the day when, in the valley, strange cargo ships dock. Cargo ships loaded with GREEN oranges.
2015 – L'ESPACE D'UN INSTANT (A SPACE IN TIME)
Role : Director
Synopsis : Claire, a little girl, spends all her time with her grandfather. All their games revolve around their dream: to see man walk on the Moon. On the night of July 20, 1969, while all of humanity had its eyes fixed on Armstrong, Claire thought of her hero.
Synopsis : Claire, a little girl, spends all her time with her grandfather. All their games revolve around their dream: to see man walk on the Moon. On the night of July 20, 1969, while all of humanity had its eyes fixed on Armstrong, Claire thought of her hero.
2007 – (ZOE MELODY)
Role : Director, Screenwriter
Synopsis : Zoe wakes up in a disaster! Once again, she's going to be late! Her little dog Max urges her while barking. As Max and Zoe prepare to board the bus, it magically transforms into a sparkling limousine. The dream life begins. Zoe becomes the star of a real musical comedy. Is this real, or is Zoe really late for the office? Her boss might be furious.
Synopsis : Zoe wakes up in a disaster! Once again, she's going to be late! Her little dog Max urges her while barking. As Max and Zoe prepare to board the bus, it magically transforms into a sparkling limousine. The dream life begins. Zoe becomes the star of a real musical comedy. Is this real, or is Zoe really late for the office? Her boss might be furious.

Citations (1) +

« The film reflects my fascination with the beauty of traditional ways of life and the impact of progress on the human spirit. At its core, Orange Juice is an invitation to slow down, appreciate the fruits of our labor, and reconnect with what truly matters: our roots, our environment, and our common humanity. »
Alexandre Athané