Josep
Originally released in 2020. Josep is a animation/drama film. directed by Aurel. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sergi López, Alba Pujol, and Sílvia Pérez Cruz
Synopsis
February 1939. Overwhelmed by the flood of Republicans fleeing Franco's dictatorship, the French government's solution consists in confining the Spanish refugees in concentration camps where they have no other choice than to build their own shelters, feed off the horses which have carried them out of their country, and die by the hundred for lack of hygiene and water... In one of these camps, two men, separated by barbwire, will become friends. One is a guard the other is Josep Bartoli (Barcelona 1910 - New York 1995), a cartoonist who fights against the Franco regime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (121 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Sergi López
as Josep Bartoli (voice)
Alba Pujol
as Micaela / Enriqueta (voice)
Sílvia Pérez Cruz
as Bertillia / Frida Kahlo (voice)
Valérie Lemercier
as La Mère de Valentin (voice)
Gérard Hernandez
as Grand-père Serge (voice)
David Marsais
as Valentin (voice)
Bruno Solo
as Serge (voice)
Thomas VDB
as Le Père de Valentin / Le Docteur (voice)
François Morel
as Robert (voice)
Alain Cauchi
as Léon (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée
- Les Films d'Ici
- La Fabrique
- Les Films du poisson rouge
- Tchack
- Promenons-nous dans les bois
- Lunanime
- In Efecto
- Imagic Telecom
- B-Water Animation Studios
- France 3 Cinéma
- Les Fées Spéciales
- Upside Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josep about?
February 1939. Overwhelmed by the flood of Republicans fleeing Franco's dictatorship, the French government's solution consists in confining the Spanish refugees in concentration camps where they h...
Who directed Josep?
Josep was directed by Aurel.
How long is Josep?
Josep has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Josep released?
Josep was released on September 30, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Josep?
The main cast of Josep includes Sergi López, Alba Pujol, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Valérie Lemercier, Gérard Hernandez.
Is Josep worth watching?
Josep has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 121 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.