Xavier Giacometti

Visionary director Xavier Giacometti, born in 1963 in Geneva, Switzerland, has been an active contributor to the film industry since the early 1990s. He has carved a niche for himself in the world of animation and children's films, with his most famous works including "Yakari," "Marsupilami," and "Blake and Mortimer," for which he has garnered widespread acclaim. Although he has not clinched any major film festival awards, his unique authorial style is characterized by vibrant colors, engaging narratives, and a keen understanding of his young audience's psyche.
Giacometti’s work embodies the child-like wonder that makes his films not just for children, but for anyone who's young at heart.