中国电影入围“动画界戛纳”，将与法日等国佳作角逐大奖

Core Insights - The 40th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, known as the "Cannes of Animation," is taking place from June 8 to June 14 in Annecy, France, featuring Chinese animation "Falling into Dust" competing in the main feature competition alongside works from France, Japan, and Canada [1][4] - The festival serves as a global hub for the animation industry, showcasing major productions from Hollywood studios like Disney, Warner, DreamWorks, and Netflix, as well as independent studios [4] - Hungary is the guest country this year, with a focus on Hungarian animation and recommendations for works from Asia, South America, and Africa [4] Industry Highlights - "Falling into Dust," directed by Chinese director Zhong Ding, is based on the myth of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, telling the story of their child reuniting with them after many years [4] - The film received positive reviews in China, with a Douban score of 7.8 and a box office revenue of 38 million RMB [4] - Previous films from China showcased at Annecy, such as "The Big Rain," "Deep Sea," and "McDull Story," have helped increase the visibility of Chinese animation in the Western market [4]