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MIAM! distribution has secured international rights to TRASH!, a French hybrid special that artfully combines live-action and stop-motion animation to narrate the tale of a discarded coffee cup that is determined not to vanish. This 50-minute film, produced by Darjeeling in Paris, is currently airing in France and follows the journey of Gobi, a single-use cup which, after holding a latte for a mere three minutes, must endure an existence of 200 years. Employing absurdist humor and satire, the project creatively explores the internal struggles of everyday waste.

The screenplay was crafted by writers Géraldine de Margerie and Maxime Donzel, with direction by Benjamin Nuel and animation expertise contributed by stop-motion specialist Kim Keukeleire. The voice cast of TRASH! includes Sébastien Chassagne, Romane Bohringer, Anaïde Rozam, Jenny Letellier, and notable sanitation worker and TikTok influencer Ludovic Franceschet.

Marc Lustigman, from Darjeeling, remarked on the project’s immediate connection with audiences, stating that it rapidly gained popularity, amassing nearly two million views on TikTok in under 10 days. TRASH! represents not only a notable achievement in securing unprecedented funding but also signifies the endorsement of several French institutions committed to environmental and sustainable initiatives, including Alcome, Gestes Propres, Syctom, and Refashion.

For Miam!, this acquisition reinforces an ongoing collaboration with Darjeeling. Mélanie Errea, head of sales and acquisitions at Miam!, explained that this partnership, which has been active since the founding of Miam! in 2016, has led to numerous international successes. Together, they have successfully launched titles such as Yeti Tales, Our Summer of Freedom, and Fail in Love to a global audience. She further emphasized that TRASH! distinguishes itself through its unique hybrid graphic design and compelling storytelling, addressing themes of rapid consumption and the afterlife of waste—key tenets of their editorial vision.

TRASH! joins Miam!‘s expanding young adult roster, which also features Boys Boys Boys, It’s My Body!, and Brazen.

Persons: Jamie Lang, Géraldine de Margerie, Maxime Donzel, Benjamin Nuel, Kim Keukeleire, Sébastien Chassagne, Romane Bohringer, Anaïde Rozam, Jenny Letellier, Ludovic Franceschet, Marc Lustigman, Mélanie Errea

Company Names: Miam!, Darjeeling, Alcome, Gestes Propres, Syctom, Refashion

Titles: TRASH!, Yeti Tales, Our Summer of Freedom, Fail in Love, Boys Boys Boys, It’s My Body!, Brazen

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