Winner of the Audience Award at Annecy, Long Way North tells the story of Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat who has always been fascinated by her grandfather, a renowned explorer. He designed a magnificent ship, but never came back from his last expedition to the North Pole. Embarking on her own adventure, Sasha heads towards the Arctic, tracing her grandfather's trail, in search of his famous ship. This striking film is bound to leave a impression with its bold, elegant design and color palette.

We’re proud to show off this brand-new film in collaboration with Periscoop Film, the film’s Dutch distributor.

This program screened as part of KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival 2015

Showing in this program

Long Way North

• Rémi Chayé
• France, 2015
• 80 min.

1892, Saint Petersburg. Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat, has always been fascinated by her grandfather's life as an adventurer. A renowned explorer, he designed a magnificent arctic ship, but he hasn't returned from his last expedition to the North Pole. To save her family's honour, Sasha runs away. Headed towards the Great North, she follows her grandfather's trail in search of his famous ship.