Chicken for Linda — Official Trailer

added: Fri, Mar 1st '24

Tired of the repetitive nature of computer-generated animations? Well, experience something refreshingly different with this delightful hand-drawn cartoon infused with a charming French flair for an extra touch of sophistication. Feast your eyes on the U.S. trailer for the acclaimed French-Italian animated comedy "Chicken for Linda," featuring beautifully handcrafted imagery.

Written and directed by the husband-and-wife duo Sebastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta, with Laudenbach known for his work on the critically acclaimed Brothers Grimm-based French animated film "The Girl Without Hands," "Chicken for Linda" follows the adventures of a frustrated single mother and her 8-year-old daughter as they set out on a quest to create the perfect chicken dish.

Featuring vibrant primary colors and expressive brushwork, the animation in the film exudes liveliness and energy, which explains why it has garnered praise from critics since its premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival last year.

Secured by the U.S. distributor Gkids Films, "Chicken for Linda" is making its debut in the States, set to hit select U.S. theaters on April 5th. In the meantime, you can catch a glimpse of the U.S. release trailer above.

synopsis:
Paulette feels guilty after unjustly punishing her daughter Linda and would do anything to make it up to her. Linda immediately asks for a meal of chicken with peppers, which reminds her of the dish her father used to make. But with a general strike closing stores all across town and pushing people into the streets, this innocent request quickly leads to an outrageous series of events that spirals out of control, as Paulette does everything she can to keep her promise and find a chicken for Linda. Directors Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach (THE GIRL WITHOUT HANDS) unleash a unique visual marvel of hand-painted animation with bright, color-blocked characters, and a story that is an intoxicating blend of slapstick comedy, musical, and family drama, as Paulette and Nina ultimately confront the grief of an unspoken tragedy, and the meal that could finally bring them closer together.

directed by Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach

release date April 5, 2024 (in select theaters)