During his studies at the Gobelins animation school in Paris, Hugo has directed several short films which rapidly gained great popularity. He then directed one of the films from French broadcaster France TV’s collection En Sortant De l’Ecole, while pursuing his work as a storyboarder for various productions on the side. Together with other artists, he co-founded the artists’ collective Souviens Ten-Zan, which produces animated content and films.
Mum is pouring rain is his first major animation production.
Director: Hugo de Faucompret
filmmaker's profileThe story of Jane, a tenacious 8-years-old, who thinks she will spend the holidays with her mom but to her surprise is sent to her Grandma’s instead, in the countryside. Against all odds, Jane’s holidays turn out to be a real adventure.
Duration: 26 min.
Country: France
Language: French, English
Year: 2021
Genre: Animation
Topic: Adventure, Animation, Childhood, Children, Family, French Culture, Friendship, Happiness, Love, Motherhood, nature, Relationship, Social, Women, Youth
Director: Hugo de Faucompret
Producer: Laïdak Films
Writer: Lison d'Andréa, Hugo de Faucompret
Actors: Yolande Moreau Arthur H Céline Sallette Siam Georget