Sous l'écorce

About This Movie

Sous l'écorce captures a transitional moment in Gaëlle's life, where the innocence of childhood collides with the complexities of growing up. The animation style leans into a textured, almost tactile aesthetic that feels both warm and isolating at the same time. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to dwell on Gaëlle's shifting dynamics with her friends, especially as they start to gravitate towards romantic interests, leaving her feeling sidelined. The film has this unique way of exploring themes of identity and belonging amidst change. It doesn't rely heavily on dialogue; rather, the visuals and character expressions carry a lot of weight. The overall atmosphere is somewhat bittersweet, portraying the nuances of friendship and the pangs of growing apart, which makes it feel quite distinct.

Explores themes of childhood and growing apartUnique animation style with a tactile feelFocus on character expressions over dialogue