At that time, women were not allowed to receive an education in the sciences and the arts as they do now.
Sasha’s personality was set on bigger goals.
The little girl’s bravery will take her to places she has always dreamed of visiting with her grandfather.
The family’s patriarch went on an expedition, “Long Way North,” aboard a Davia ship.
The grandfather was supposed to make history as the first man to set foot at the North Pole, but he has yet to return from that trip.
Back home, the Tsar’s nephew defamed the family’s honor by laughing about the old man’s unfinished business.
Sasha was unhappy about that; she had a hint about where her grandfather had gone missing, and no one else had looked before. No one listened to a little woman.
She challenges herself, propels herself on a monumental quest to search for the truth, and vindicates her old man’s legacy and the family’s prestige.
This animated feature was selected as one of the COLCOA’s 15 Must-See French Films premiering in Los Angeles.
Rémi Chayé’s significant influences were visionary writers Jack London and Julius Verne.
“Long Way North” cleverly blends historical period and fantasy. Its symbolism is reminiscent of the beautiful, Oscar-nominated Irish folktale “Song of the Sea.” This marvelous animation is a gratifying, engrossing, sophisticated, and beautiful French animation that empowers women worldwide. It is suitable for the entire family - enjoyable for children and appreciated by adults.
