gives us a glimpse at his routine while working on his new movie The Khmer Smile.
This month, Turin-based French animation director Fabrice Beau (co-founder of Annecy-based Animalps Productions) offers us a glimpse at his world as he works on his eagerly anticipated new feature The Khmer Smile. The autobiographical pic centers on a young Frenchman of Cambodian background who embarks on a journey to discover his Khmer roots. thekhmersmile-themovie.com.
2 9 a.m. After escorting my children to preschool, I drink my second cup of coffee as I watch people outside my window walk, talk, laugh and drink their morning coffee.
7:45 a.m. I enjoy listening to my moka pot (Italian coffee maker) as it makes its familiar gurgling noises in the morning. 1
9 10 p.m. The kids are in bed and the parents can relax. We enjoy some great jazz music, “Take Five” by the Dave Brubeck Quartet!
7 5 p.m. My two sons rush back to me. It’s time to bring them home from school.
8 7 p.m. I have to leave the old man in the movie. It’s time for dinner and my stomach is grumbling!
6 3 p.m. I have a video chat with Jeanne Basset, the line producer and co-producer of the movie. Cheers!
3 10 a.m. I drink my third cup of coffee with famous Italian animation veteran Laura Fiori as we discuss life and work. Together, we develop some exciting projects!
4 11 a.m. It’s time to check some scenes from my movie, which is in production in France and Cambodia, while answering my phone at the same time.
1 p.m. After lunch, my cat Robinson enjoys his cup of coffee, as he watches his friends chase mice and tease dogs on the streets.