JUS D’ORANGE
JUS D’ORANGE
Animation, Short,
France, Poland
2024
Runtime, min
14
Director:
Alexandre Athané
Selections and Awards:
REVIEWS:
Those factory pipes shaped like candy canes! GENIUS! It was funny and creepy at the same time
Ella Guidetti
My 6-year-old said, ‘The big guy loves his oranges more than anything,’ and I think that’s the best summary.
Christopher Olson
Is this story a metaphor for labor exploitation and corporate greed? The imagery was subtle but powerful. I’m really curious about your message.
Benjamin Nguyen
My kids were totally glued to the screen! And afterwards we actually talked about where juice comes from and who makes it. Thank you for sparking that.
Grigory Kopic
The artistic direction reminded me of Studio Ghibli with a European twist. Have you been inspired by Japanese animation?
Samuel Robinson
The moment JUS D’ORANGE begins, you’re drawn in by its warm, textured colors and the subtle flow of its hand-drawn lines. Every frame feels like a painting, and the direction guides you gently through a world that’s both intimate and universal. The attention to detail makes you want to watch the film over and over to catch every nuance—everything is beautiful, from the glow of sunlight on fruit to the rich, layered backgrounds. The rich yet simple story of this humble orange farmer touched me deeply. It’s not just about oranges—it’s about time, about the world moving too fast, about holding onto memories when everything else slips away. The animation is stunning—hand-drawn, soft, almost like a dream—and the music carries you through the film like a quiet breeze. I think anyone who’s ever felt like they were being left behind by the world will find something in this film that stays with them. This is what I call cinema. There’s a vision and a heart behind it.
Jacotte Smouf
I liked the colors, they were so rich and soft at the same time.
Gaspar Lombardo
A beautiful animation. Vivid and striking. The human face and eye at the beginning and end really hit — they feel more alive and real than in real life. So emotional! It’s like the melody of life being played on the strings of the soul. Leaves a rich aftertaste. Thank you!
Live Screenings Attendee
Toni’s sad eyes broke my heart. He didn’t say a word, but I felt everything.
Irina Charlet
The blend of hand-painted textures and industrial dystopia was absolutely stunning. It felt like a cautionary fable hidden in a children’s book
Marco Quilez
The shift from harmony with nature to the mechanical chaos hit hard.
Alejandro Rüdin