By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-07-19 12:01:27 | Updated at 2026-08-05 07:21:39
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Peru · Culture
Key Facts
—Cannes Winner The film secured the prestigious FIPRESCI Prize at Critics’ Week during the 2025 Cannes Festival, marking it as a standout international animation.
—No Dialogue With no spoken words, the 75-minute feature relies entirely on visual storytelling and sound, making it universally accessible regardless of language.
—Plot Four dandelion seeds escape a nuclear-devastated Earth, traveling through space seeking a new habitat for their species.
—Where to Watch It will screen at major chains including Cinépolis Perú, with listings confirmed on national movie guide La Cartelera de Cine Perú.
—Dual Award Beyond Cannes, it also won the Paul Grimault Prize at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
El gran viaje reaches Peru cinemas on July 23, 2026, bringing a Cannes-awarded French animated film to audiences nationwide, just months after its major festival wins.
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A Silent Journey Through the Stars
Originally titled ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey,’ El gran viaje is a 75-minute French animated feature directed by Momoko Seto. The film has no dialogue, relying purely on visual imagery and a soundscape to tell its story.
The narrative follows four dandelion seeds that survive the total destruction of Earth by nuclear explosions. They are launched into outer space, searching for a new home to ensure their species can survive.
Major Festival Recognition
The film has already built a strong international reputation. It won the FIPRESCI Prize in the Critics’ Week section at the Festival de Cannes 2025, a recognition awarded by international film critics.
It also claimed the Paul Grimault Prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s most respected events dedicated entirely to animation. These dual honors set high expectations for its commercial release.
Where to See It in Peru
Peruvian moviegoers can catch the film starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. It is listed among upcoming premieres on the Cinépolis Perú website and is featured on La Cartelera de Cine Perú, the country’s primary cinema guide.
The regional distributor for the feature is Cinetopia. Peruvian cinema guide listings show an alternative runtime of 76 minutes for the feature.
Why This Matters for Expats
For English-speaking expats and international residents, a wordless film like El gran viaje removes the language barrier completely. There is no need for dubbing or subtitles, making it a rare shared cultural experience accessible to all.
It also signals a growing appetite in Lima and other cities for diverse, award-winning international cinema beyond mainstream Hollywood blockbusters, enriching the urban cultural landscape for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘El gran viaje’ about?
It is a French animated film with no dialogue. The story follows four dandelion seeds that escape a nuclear-devastated Earth and travel through space looking for a new home for their species.
Which awards did the film win?
It won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival’s Critics’ Week and the Paul Grimault Prize at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
In which Peruvian cinemas can I watch ‘El gran viaje’?
The film is listed on the ‘upcoming releases’ page for Cinépolis Perú and appears on the national cinema guide La Cartelera de Cine Perú.
Sources: El gran viaje, película de animación premiada en Cannes, llega a cines peruanos este 23 de julio, El gran viaje llega a los cines: la película sin diálogos que conquistó Cannes y Annecy, El gran viaje – La Cartelera, Cinépolis Perú – Próximos Estrenos
