Film
Franck was a young astronaut beloved by all in his native region who mysteriously vanished during a space mission. His younger sister Elsa (Megan Northam), who grew up in his shadow, struggles to move on without him. To bring him back, she considers accepting a proposition that could have dire consequences… Combining realistic live-action filmmaking and the magic of animation, Meanwhile on Earth is an exploration of grief on and above the Earth.
Jérémy Clapin is a French director, writer, and animator. He studied at the National School of Decorative Arts and made a name for himself with his short films. He finds widespread success in 2019 with his first multi-awarded, Oscar-nominated feature I Lost My Body, winner of the César for best-animated film. With Meanwhile on Earth, Jérémy Clapin makes a thundering debut in live-action and proves his aptitude for toying with genres.
Selected filmography
2008 – Skhizein (short)
2013 – Palmipedarium (short)
2019 – J’ai perdu mon corps
