Louis Clichy’s Hand-Drawn ‘Iron Boy’ Picked Up by Sony Pictures Classics Out of Cannes
Louis Clichy's hand-drawn film 'Iron Boy' has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which tells the story of a young boy wearing an iron corset, received positive reviews and exceeded expectations in terms of sales. It is noted for its beautiful animation and heartfelt storytelling, suggesting it could become a classic in the animation genre.
- ▪Louis Clichy's 'Iron Boy' premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪Sony Pictures Classics acquired the North American rights to the film.
- ▪The film features a voice cast that includes the director's son and several notable actors.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Louis Clichy’s Hand-Drawn ‘Iron Boy’ Picked Up by Sony Pictures Classics Out of Cannes The former Pixar animator’s solo debut premiered in the Un Certain Regard section this week JD Knapp May 21, 2026 @ 7:14 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Iron Boy" (Cannes) From France to the rest of the world, Louis Clichy’s hand-drawn “Iron Boy” has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics out of Cannes. The former Pixar animator’s solo debut premiered in the Un Certain Regard section this week at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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