The game between environmentalism and extremism

Ike 2022-04-19 09:02:53

French cartoons, like their films, often contain profound philosophies in addition to their aspirational romance and unrestrained imagination.

The same is true for "Avelle and the Fictional World," written by French cartoonist Jacques Tardi, through a poignant dystopian adventure, directed by Christian Danmills. Desmares and Franck Ekinci explored the possibilities of extreme environmentalism for the future state of human existence.

"Aviel and the Fictional World" boldly and even controversially rewrites history and changes the layout of the entire Europe. Under the strong pressure of the dictatorship, the scientific level of Europe and even the whole world has been artificially blocked, and people's living environment has become more and more bad. This is in stark contrast to contemporary Europe, which advocates humanism and liberalism. And it is in such a bold "microscopic world" that Avril's adventures with his family and friends are even more meaningful.

Even in cartoons, the French don't skimp on their love of art and philosophy. "Avelle and the Fictional World" restores the style of Jacques Tardi's original works to the greatest extent. Those whimsical steam industrial designs are full of "the inspiration of Verdun and Hayao Miyazaki", and there is no lack of French style. humor and self-deprecation.

Compared with live-action movies, cartoons always have more space and less constraints. While it makes people laugh and laugh, it also keeps us from crying or thinking: Is the way people treat the world they live in a legitimate and embarrassing behavior? Even more, is it suitable for only one religious act and political consciousness?




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  • Dedrick 2022-04-22 07:01:53

    The style of Tintin Adventures, forcibly twisting the timeline and taking the steampunk road. The ultimate potion is not compatible with humans, this is a joke hahaha

  • Garret 2022-04-20 09:02:30

    The cartoons are so dystopian now, the ending song is really good

April and the Extraordinary World quotes

  • Rodrigue: Chimène, I just had an idea. A nonviolent one! I think you'll like it.

  • Chimène: [aerocopter's navigation system plays stored video] Dear scientists, welcome aboard. We are your new masters, Rodrigue and Chimène. You are being guided to a safe haven where your talents will be appreciated and put to good use, in pleasant surroundings far away from the follies of your government. All science is most valuable to us. Like your cruel species, we have learned that knowledge is power. Your science will help us achieve supreme power through technological superiority. The nature of your work will be explained later. If you have any illnesses or deformities, please let us know. Your diet will be strictly vegetarian. In case of airsickness, please use the vomit bags provided. We wish you a pleasant flight."