Traces

Thirty six thousand years ago, in the Ardèche river gorge, when an animal was painted, it was hunted. When it is again time to go hunting and painting, Gwel is appointed head of the group of hunters while Karou the painter and his apprentice Lani set off to paint the walls of the great cavern. But they hadn't counted on meeting a cave lion.

Directed by Hugo Frassetto, Sophie Tavert, Traces leans on a strong ensemble — Emilie Charbonnier, Claudio Dos Santos, Jérôme Fonlupt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2018.