A Boat in the Garden

Set in post-war France during the early 1950s, this animated drama follows a young boy named François. The story begins when François is eleven years old and discovers that his parents are building a sailboat in their family garden. The vessel is a replica of the boat used by the famous sailor Joshua Slocum. As the construction progresses over several years, the film tracks François's growth from adolescence into adulthood. While the boat remains at home, the process becomes a personal journey for the boy, leading him to discover his own interests in drawing and the sea.

The film was directed by Jean-François Laguionie, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anik Leray. The voice cast includes Elias Hauter as the narrator and François, Grégory Gadebois as Pierre, Coraly Zahonero as Geneviève, and André Marcon as Slocum. This production was a collaboration between France and Luxembourg, produced by JPL Films and Melusine Productions. With a runtime of 75 minutes, the movie has received a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB based on 14 votes.