In a farm in the Beauce region of France, 11-year-old Christophe follows in his father's footsteps, but his life is complicated by a physical condition that requires him to wear a corset to stand upright. At school, at home, and even on the tractor, Christophe leans forward and falls, his body struggling to conform to the expectations of daily life. Despite these challenges, he grows up as best he can, discovering music and meeting Clara, a girl who seems to offer him new possibilities. Le Corset, which won awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Annecy Animation Festival, is the first personal feature film from Louis Clichy, a director known for his work on WALL-E and co-directing Astérix: Le Domaine des Dieux and Astérix: Le Secret de la potion magique. The film uses watercolor and ink in an artisanal style that emphasizes simplicity, allowing the story and emotions to take center stage. The corset, a central element in the film, becomes a powerful metaphor. It represents both a disability and a kind of superpower, as it physically translates Christophe's emotions. When his feelings become too intense, he can overturn the floor, the sets, and even the characters around him. The director, Louis Clichy, explains that the corset serves as a gateway to the imaginary, allowing the story to explore emotions in a more fantastical way. Music plays an essential role as well. Gabriel Fauré's Requiem offers comfort to Christophe, while Stéphanie de Monaco's "Ouragan" underscores tense moments. Christophe's passion for music becomes an escape from the family routine and a form of personal freedom. The film captures a pivotal moment in Christophe's life as he transitions from childhood to adolescence, a time marked by new experiences, desires, and the need to break free from the family framework. This period is filled with first romantic feelings, as Christophe explores a relationship with Clara, finding a refuge from his family's struggles. A church organist, who gives him free music lessons, becomes a comforting figure, contrasting with the emotionally distant family environment. The corset also symbolizes the physical and emotional changes of adolescence, reflecting a body that is transforming but not yet fully understood. Set in the Beauce region, a vast and fertile area that is rarely depicted in cinema, Le Corset offers a glimpse into a rural world in transformation. The director, who grew up in the region, portrays a landscape that is far from the idealized countryside, with large, isolated farms and a sense of social withdrawal. The film highlights the challenges of traditional farming in a changing agricultural landscape, as well as the emotional struggles within a family where feelings are rarely expressed. Through Christophe's story, the film explores universal themes of growing up, seeking freedom, and finding one's place in the world. Le Corset is a sensitive and moving film that will be shown in cinemas on October 14th.