38th edition
17-25 january 2026
Image Il était une fois à Dragonville
FranceSwitzerland
2024 Animation 9 min
No dialogue
Samson, a dragon bullied by the other inhabitants of Dragonville, is forced to enter Humanville. There he meets Simon, a little boy who helps him to face all the difficulties. Samson discovers a new world and, above all, a taste of friendship.
Scenario : Marika Herz
Animation : ulia Voitova, Marjolaine Parot, Chaïtane Conversat, Marika Herz
Sound : Lucas Mège
Editing : Antoine Rodet
Production : Folimage, Nadasdy Film
Distribution : Wasia Distribution
Marika Herz began her career with a strong academic background in Cultural Studies, driven by a passion for World Literature, the Tanakh, Mythology, History of Arts, and Theory of Culture. This foundation paved the way for her creative journey, starting as a children’s writer and later discovering a love for stop-motion animation. Inspired by the traditional papercut technique, she creates a snug and tactile paper universe in her first animated film Once Upon a Time in Dragonville