Water Girl

About Director

⁣⁣⁣Sandra Desmazières is a French animator, director, and illustrator known for her work in animated short films. She studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at La Poudrière animation school in Valence, France. Her work is characterized by delicate, painterly visuals and often deals with poetic, emotional, or socially relevant themes.
Some of her notable works include:
"Sans queue ni tête" (2003) – A short film that gained attention in the animation festival circuit.
"Le thé de l’oubli" (2008) – A visually rich film exploring memory and loss.
"Flowing Home" ("Retour à Toyo", 2021) – One of her most acclaimed films, which tells the story of two Vietnamese sisters separated by the Vietnam War. It was selected at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and nominated for a César Award.
Desmazières’ style is recognized for its blend of personal storytelling and painterly aesthetics, often using 2D animation that looks like animated watercolor illustrations.