Mune, — Le Gardien De La Lune

Composed by Bruno Coulais ( Coraline , Song of the Sea )

(English: Mune: Guardian of the Moon ) is a 2014 French computer-animated adventure fantasy film directed by Benoît Philippon and Alexandre Heboyan. Set in a whimsical world where the sun and moon are controlled by celestial guardians, the story follows a small, shy forest faun who is unexpectedly chosen to be the next Guardian of the Moon. When an accident leads to the sun being stolen by a disgraced former guardian, Mune must embark on an epic quest to restore the balance of day and night. Quick Facts Directors: Benoît Philippon and Alexandre Heboyan Release Date: December 6, 2014 (France premiere) Runtime: 86 minutes Studio: Onyx Films, Kinology, Orange Studio Mune, le gardien de la lune

The film is celebrated for its unique visual identity, which moves away from the "digital perfection" often associated with major Hollywood studios in favor of a more painterly and poetic look. Composed by Bruno Coulais ( Coraline , Song

The world of Mune is inhabited by diverse creatures tied to the cycles of day and night. The Sun and Moon are physically pulled across the sky by massive mobile temples, each tethered to its respective guardian. The boasting Sohone is selected as the Sun's guardian, but a twist of fate grants the moon's guardianship to the inexperienced and reluctant Mune. When Mune's errors allow the corrupt titan Necross to steal the Sun, Mune and Sohone must team up with Glim , a fragile wax-child, to retrieve the celestial bodies and save their world from eternal darkness. Artistic Direction and Animation The boasting Sohone is selected as the Sun's