The Darwinners

Set in a stagnant version of the Stone Age, this animated comedy follows a father and daughter who struggle with their relationship. Their lives change after a trip to the future, from which they accidentally bring back an Ikea tool. This object triggers a sudden wave of evolution, introducing complex concepts like politics, religion, and writing to a prehistoric society that was previously stuck in a routine.

The film was directed by Julien Berjeaut and Jean-Paul Guigue, with Berjeaut also writing the screenplay. It marks the first project for both directors in their chronological filmography, preceding the 2027 movie Blaise. The voice cast features Franck Ekinci as Blog, Camille Serceau as Web, Noémie de Lattre as Spam, and Fabien Limousin as Url, along with Guillaume Gallienne as Shaman and Michel Vuillermoz as Julius. A total of 43 cast members are credited in the production.

Co-produced by companies from Belgium and France, including ARTE and BeTV, the movie has a runtime of 80 minutes. It has received a low reception from users on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 4.2/10 based on 11 votes.