Charades and Diaphana Acquire 'The Little Run'
Originally published Jun 12, 2026
By John Hopewell · Variety
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Key points
- Charades and Diaphana Distribution have acquired 'The Little Run' ('La Petite Cavale').
- The film is a follow-up to 'Shooom’s Odyssey' by Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti.
- It is one of France’s most anticipated animated features of the year.
- Charades is known for promoting director-driven films and new voices in animation.
- Diaphana Distribution will handle the film’s domestic release in France.
Charades and Diaphana Distribution have acquired Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s upcoming animated film 'The Little Run' ('La Petite Cavale'). The film is the follow-up to their previous work 'Shooom’s Odyssey' and is one of France’s most anticipated animated features. Charades, known for showcasing director-driven films and new voices in animation, will handle international sales for the project. Diaphana Distribution will manage the film’s domestic release in France. The acquisition highlights the growing interest in French animation and the creative team’s rising profile in the industry.
Read the original story: Variety — by John Hopewell