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Feature-length animation film in development
Synopsis
Jonathan is an 11-year-old boy. Like every Wednesday, he sets off to play with his little brother Hugo and their friend Fred. In the forest, the three boys meet Suzanne, a young gypsy girl desperately trying to make friends. The small group soon discovers a mysterious cave, which opens the doors to a world as wonderful as it is strange.
In a ruined medieval city, the children find a chest marked with the Templar cross. When they open it, they release the spirit of a fearsome pirate. What follows is a whirlwind of adventures: battles, rescues, captures, treasure hunts, and ultimately, a final rescue.
At the crossroads between The Goonies and The Chronicles of Narnia, this film blends action, emotion, and timeless adventure. It reminds us that the greatest treasures are not made of gold, but of friendship, courage, and human connection.
Director’s Note
Jonathan and the Templar Treasure is a 75-minute 2D animated feature that combines adventure, emotion, and fantasy in a vibrant story aimed at both children and adults. Beneath the tale of a group of kids plunged into a medieval and supernatural epic, the film delicately explores deep themes such as brotherhood, blended families, difference, loneliness, and the healing power of imagination.
A Warm and Expressive 2D Aesthetic
2D animation, chosen for its artistic richness and emotional depth, gives the film a soft, poetic, and immersive atmosphere. Each background is designed as an extension of a child’s imagination. The visual style, intentionally timeless, draws inspiration from both children’s book illustrations and classic animated films to create an expressive, rich, and accessible work.
A Family Film, Universal and Intergenerational
Jonathan and the Templar Treasure is aimed at a broad audience. Younger viewers will be captivated by the action, creatures, and fantastical settings. Adults will find a touching reflection on family bonds, loss, and self-discovery. It’s a film that speaks to the child we once were and the one we’re raising today.
In a time when stories for young audiences must be both entertaining and meaningful, this film offers a thrilling adventure that never loses sight of the real world. A work full of heart, dreams, and truth.
Conclusion
Jonathan and the Templar Treasure is a love letter to childhood, to imagination, and to the bonds that shape us. It reminds us that the greatest treasures are not made of gold, but of friendship, brotherhood, and shared moments.
It’s an invitation to remember, to dream, and to still believe in stone knights and pirates waiting to be rediscovered within us because sometimes, adventure begins simply… in a forest, on a Wednesday afternoon.
An Adventure Where Reality and Fantasy Collide to Uncover a Mystery Buried Since the Middle Ages…
The breathtaking story told in Jonathan and the Templar Treasure draws its inspiration from historical events that began in 1118, when the knights of the Church arrived in the Holy Land. King Baldwin II of Jerusalem offered them part of his palace, which then became the first Temple of Jerusalem the stronghold of the Templars!
But in 1307, King Philip IV of France (Philip the Fair) ordered Pope Clement V to arrest the Templars. The bravest among them ended up at the stake, and Friday, October 13, 1307, marked the fall of the Templar Order. It is from this infamous date that the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th was born.
This historical episode forms the foundation of the fantastical tale of Jonathan and the Templar Treasure a thrilling adventure bridging past and present, leading us deep into the heart of French history.
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