Bruno Collet is in the running for the Oscar for best animated short film with his film - J. Gicquel / 20 Minutes

  • The Rennes director Bruno Collet will try to win an Oscar on the night of Sunday to Monday.
  • His film “Mémorable”, produced by Vivement Lundi!, Is named in the category of best animated short film.
  • The film deals with Alzheimer's disease in a sensitive and moving way.

He hardly tastes the lights and the glitter that surround the world of cinema. This is also why he chose to be a director in order to "stay in the shade". In addition to animation films. "I'm not even in contact with actors, only with puppets," he smiles. Sunday evening, Bruno Collet will nevertheless be in the spotlight at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles which will host the 92nd Academy Awards. His memorable film will be in the running to win the statuette for the best animated short film.

An international recognition for the Rennes director who already has a rich track record to his credit. "I was very surprised to be among the five finalists because there was very little promotion in the United States," he says, still having trouble realizing what is happening to him. “I kind of feel like a craftsman who got a badge for Davos! "Laughs the director.

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With his historic producer Jean-François Le Corre, boss of Vivement Lundi!, He flew earlier this week, heading for Hollywood. Before that, he had made an appointment for the first time in his life with a tailor, the tuxedo being de rigueur at the Oscars. “We are still going to represent France and French chic in the United States! ", He indicates, the malicious eye.

The grand slam performed at the Annecy festival

He will also defend a poignant animated film, Memorable , which tackles Alzheimer's disease in a sensitive and moving way. Inspired by the English artist William Utermohlen who continued to paint despite the illness, Bruno Collet evokes Alzheimer through the eyes of a sick painter who sees his world crumble around him. A film on a delicate subject which conquered the jury and the public of the international animated film festival of Annecy in June, Memorable leaving with the Grand Prix, the public and junior jury prices.

"This proves that this is a universal subject," says the director, very moved by the reactions that his film arouses in the public. "People who are affected by the disease come to see me, they confide in me after the film which serves as a little outlet," says Bruno Collet. If he wins the Oscar on Sunday evening, there is no doubt that he will be able to pay them a vibrant tribute.

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