Zarafa

This is such a cute story! And a very different story from the usual animated fare.

It is based on a real life giraffe who was given as a gift by a pasha from Egypt to the King of France. This movie spins a fantastical tale around those events, giving it a flavor of both real life and folktales. The movie gently brushes on dark topics like slavery, death, captivity, etc. But it proceeds with the structure of a folktale that requires some suspension of disbelief. And doesn't feel overly sanitized either.

The animation is quite good for a studio that's not to big. I don't believe I've heard of them or watched anything else by them. But this is highly recommended to lovers of animation. It IS a kids movie, but it doesn't repel adults away with nonsense.

it is the easy manner to define it. because it is far by the ordinary contemporary animation. because it reminds themes and tricks and dreams from the childhood. because it is a nice story and the right manner to trip in the gardens of a lost time, using the tools of fairy tale but giving more than another one. touching and seductive and cool. one of films about more values and a great story about friendship. it could be enough for joy, reflect and redefine the every day problems. because, in same measure, it is a story about freedom. and this small detail does it irresistible. for the sensitivity and the right rhythm to present it. for the lovely characters and for the clash between civilizations. so, a letter from the past. each word is real essential.

In spite of some reality displacement, this is a good and tender movie, with some interesting points, worth watching especially if you have small kids. Good and fluid drawing, sweet characters, not a masterpiece but good.

I loved the animations , colors & the variety of cultural references , it's visually appealing & the Story has good theme referencing Slavery, honesty & loyalty but the killing part of this Feature animation is the historical faults . I find it really annoying & dishonest to disrespect the historical context , and it really degrades the beauty of the movie & hurts the feelings of the citizens of the countries you referenced in the Movie . Besides the distortion of history in the mind of the young or even the adult who doesn't necessarily have an idea about history of those areas of the world !

nice story, nice animation. a fairy story of old fashion. and delicate air of childhood in circle of few adventures, subtle lesson, good humor, beautiful drawing and wind of feelings. at first sigh, it is gesture of courage to present a film without ordinaries spices. but, it is case it is just perfect option.because it represents a little travel in past. return to classic manner to say a perfect story. it is basic virtue. in same time, it is an Arabian nights page. and admirable resurrection of old wise teller image. I do not know it is impressive or only exercise to attract public. for me, it is way for extraordinary memories. frame, soul and skin of an age. nothing else. and , in the time of blockbusters, a drop of precious flavor. or only window to basic values of each society.