Arco blends Studio Ghibli-inspired wonder with a distinctly French surreal imagination

Arco blends Studio Ghibli-inspired wonder with a distinctly French surreal imagination

French animation has a rich history. But it has yet to achieve the same widespread recognition as American, British or Japanese animation. Arco could change that. The film’s accessible Studio Ghibli-esque story, unique visual imagination and surreal tone marks it out from run of the mill family fare. Arco is a 2D hand-drawn time travel fantasy film set in 2075 and 2932. The eponymous hero is ten-year-old boy who steals a cape and gemstone that e…