00:00I'm actually putting together a list of movies for the Christmas period.
00:03I wanted to watch something not too long, that is to say less than an hour and a half,
00:07And while glancing at what I had in my bag, I came across The Department Store.
00:12A short feature film, exactly 1 hour and 10 minutes long, whose visuals, context,
00:17They perfectly match the atmosphere of the holiday season.
00:19And it's no coincidence that upon its release in 2023,
00:22It was first shown in movie theaters in December.
00:25So make a note of this film, which you can easily watch with your family.
00:29after eating too much until 3 p.m., that is, the time for a coffee break before tackling
00:33the log.
00:34In this film, the story revolves around Akino's professional life.
00:38She is currently undergoing an evaluation as a concierge in the hallowed temples of consumerism.
00:43but with Chic, The Department Store.
00:46As a new recruit, she will have to learn how to properly manage clients.
00:50Akino, anxious to do things properly, will inevitably make some amusing or embarrassing mistakes.
00:55putting her through the wringer to correct a mistake or help a client as best she can
00:59in need.
01:01His adventures will be scrutinized by the all-seeing eye of a watchful official.
01:04and colleagues who will not hesitate to come to his aid,
01:07so that she can learn the intricacies of the profession and thus successfully complete her many missions,
01:12with, in mind, respecting the brand image of the department store.
01:16As you may have noticed from the beginning of the video,
01:19This world is populated by all sorts of animal species with anthropomorphic individuals.
01:23This judicious choice allows for the accentuation of certain sequences which will sometimes be humorous or wacky.
01:29This will also allow us to make the connection with some critical passages on human activity towards terrestrial wildlife.
01:35Overall, it's a lighthearted film with a pleasant atmosphere.
01:38during which we follow with pleasure the incongruous scenes involving animals, Akino's failures and recoveries.
01:47This is set against a backdrop of beautiful scenery and colorful, stylized visuals that work very well with the story and characters.
01:53Special mention goes to the use of a fairly pronounced grain.
01:56which helps to avoid the trap of a rendering that would have become too smooth, too flat.
02:01In any case, visually, I find this creation really successful.
02:04just like the character designs, which are rather simple, but not simplistic.
02:08On the audio side, there's a good French dub, which immediately makes watching easier.
02:12If we were feeling a bit lazy about having to read subtitles,
02:15and which lends itself well to a family experience.
02:18You can even close your eyes in a hellish digestion mode.
02:21And still following what's happening is magnificent.
02:24In any case, if you're going to Paris during the holidays,
02:26Take a trip to La Samaritaine,
02:28You might see some strange birds there.
02:31That was Bleach, see you next time, bye!
02:34Subtitling by Radio-Canada
