‘The Upside Down River’ / La rivière à l’envers

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo and independent Belgian film production company Vivi Film announced from Annecy a partnership to co-produce and co-finance the new animated series The Upside Down River (9 x 26′).

Dandelooo’s animation studio Ooolala in la Cartoucherie, Valence (France) will produce the new 2D animation in cooperation with Canal+ Family. Directed by Paul Leluc (The Wolf, The Long Long Holiday), the series targeted at eight- to 12-year olds will commence production at the end of this year. Delivery is set for mid 2023, with Dandelooo responsible for worldwide distribution. from Dandelooo, Vivi Film Partner on 'The Upside Down River' | Animation Magazine

“The Upside Down River” is adapted from the children’s novel “La rivière à l’envers” by leading French children’s author Jean Claude Mourlevat, winner of the 2021 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s biggest prize for children’s literature. from Dandelooo, Vivi to Produce Animation Series 'The Upside Down River' - Variety