French Roast (2008)

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Release Date: Dec 31, 2008 Wide

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Fabrice Joubert's Oscar-nominated animated short French Roast employs a combination of CG graphics and cel animation, in its account of a prim and polished French caf�-goer, horrified to discover - after he finishes an espresso - that he's completely out of cash. He attempts to stall by ordering a second cup, and then a third, and then a fourth, and so on - until the bill is astronomically high. Meanwhile, two additional characters turn up: a little old woman, who appears to have a purse full of

Unrated, 9 min.

Animation, Special Interest

Directed By: Fabrice O. Joubert

In Theaters: Dec 31, 2008 Wide

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Great looking non-traditional animation brings to life this simple story of a rude man who suddenly realizes he can't pay his cafe bill. Worth a watch.

December 20, 2011

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Great looking non-traditional animation brings to life this simple story of a rude man who suddenly realizes he can't pay his cafe bill. Worth a watch.

December 20, 2011

Matthew Younker

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