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Iron Boy

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Wendy Ide Screen International Jun 27
The impressive solo directing debut from Louis Clichy bolsters its intimate, small-scale story with detailed, nuanced characters and strikingly lovely 2D hand drawn animation. Go to Full Review Isabel Stevens Sight & Sound Jun 8
Most of all, Clichy’s drawing wonderfully captures Christophe’s physical and psychological state. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter May 26
Iron Boy offers an honest and graceful depiction of growing up in a working-class household, where nothing is ever handed to you except the will to be free. Go to Full Review Nick Ruhrkraut AwardsWatch Jun 25
B+
Iron Boy is a timeless tale that pinpoints the very nature of humans to desire meaning and embrace individuality. It remains the most compelling animated film of the year sure to resonate with and entertain the entire family. Go to Full Review Eulàlia Iglesias Caimán Cuadernos de Cine May 26
The film dignifies while simultaneously highlighting the difficulties of making a living when one depends on farm work. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free May 26
4/5
Seen in a cinema, Iron Boy is a startling reminder of the power of handcrafted, personal artistry. It hums with love and memory, and invites us into something deeply intimate in the process. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Louis Clichy

Director

Alexandre Astier

Michel

Rod Paradot

JB

Brune Moulin

Clara

Dimitri Colas

Jean

Gary Clichy

Christophe

Movie Info

Director
Louis Clichy
Producer
Nicolas De Rosanbo, Céline Vanlint
Screenwriter
Louis Clichy, Franck Salomé
Production Co
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Beside Productions, Ciclic Animation
Genre
Drama, Animation
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 30m