Nine Armenian animations join Annecy Classics![]() May 16, 2026 - 12:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nine Armenian animated films have been included this year in the “Classics” section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, officially known as Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy. The following films are featured in the program:
These films played an important role in the history of Armenian animation, shaping its distinctive language and artistic identity. Their inclusion in the Annecy Classics program offers another opportunity to introduce the Armenian animation school to international audiences. The school has a rich history and is regarded as one of the world’s leading animation traditions. The program is being implemented jointly by the Armenian Film Foundation and the ReA (ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan). Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news |