Mary Anning
Suiza, Bélgica, 2025.
Directed by: Marcel Barelli.
Marcel Barelli (Switzerland, 1985) is an animation director and children's book author. His passion for animals and the environment drives his creative output. His short films have screened at hundreds of international festivals, winning numerous awards worldwide. He currently lives and works in Geneva.
Cast: Alexia Depicker (voces), Jason Vansilliette, Camille D'Hainaut.
Running time: 72 min.
Synopsis
Set in 1811, this animated feature follows 12-year-old Mary Anning as she hunts for fossils to support her family. Following a cryptic drawing from her missing father, she pioneers a new field of science. Unlike Francis Lee’s "Ammonite," this version focuses on her early years as the first female paleontologist, recovering with freshness the memory of a pioneer often ignored by her male peers.
Set in 1811, this animated feature follows 12-year-old Mary Anning as she hunts for fossils to support her family. Following a cryptic drawing from her missing father, she pioneers a new field ...