The Little Prince, in its 2015 film version directed by Mark Osborne, tells the story of a very earnest little girl raised by a mother obsessed with success and organization. Everything changes when they move near an eccentric old aviator, who begins to tell her the story of the Little Prince.

 Bit by bit, the little girl discovers a world completely different from her own: a universe of imagination, poetry, and above all, childhood. Through the aviator’s memories, she travels from planet to planet, meets strange characters, and learns that “what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

 What makes this film unique is its use of two distinct animation styles to differentiate the real world from that of the Little Prince. But beyond the technique, it is a moving film that addresses universal themes: friendship, loss, and the art of growing up without forgetting the child you once were. A film that touches adults and children alike, allowing each to find something valuable in it.

Editor’s Note: To read the original article (written in French), click here.