liyana (2017)

Synopsis:

A group of African orphans escape their reality and put their creativity on display creating the imaginary heroic Liyana making her embark on many wild adventures. Yet, soon the world they imagined is brought to life! Will they be as heroic as Liyana?

Director: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp
Writer: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp
Country: France, Belgium, Morocco
Production: Unité de Production, Les Films du Nouveau Monde, France 3 Cinéma, Artemis Productions and Ali’N Productions

Funds:

Eurimages

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation’s Film Centre

Belgian tax rebates

SofitvCiné 4

Reviews:

Variety: http://variety.com/2016/film/news/shine-global

The Hollywood Reporter: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/liyana

Sunday Times: https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times

Entertainment Weekly: http://ew.com/movies/liyana-animated-documentary