Dandelion’s Odyssey

Venue

Florence Gould Theater, L'Alliance New York

Address

55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dates and Times

Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Run Time: 76 minutes

Prices and Ticket Information

• Public and charter schools: Free
• Private schools: $5 per student
• Teachers and chaperones: Free

Host, Artists, Performers, and Collaborators

• Director: Momoko Seto
• Sound: Nicolas Becker (known for The Sound of Metal, Arco)
• This program will be preceded by a 25-second bumper film created by École MoPA students.
• A Q&A with director Momoko Seto will follow the screening.

Activity Description

Dandelion’s Odyssey is an animated film directed by Momoko Seto. The story follows four dandelion seeds, survivors of a nuclear explosion on Earth, as they journey through space, exploring planets and constellations in search of a new home. The film is characterized by its original narrative, clever character design, and sound created by Nicolas Becker. It is presented as a First Look at Animation First 2025.

The film has received critical acclaim, including:

• Winner of the Paul Grimault Award: 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival
• Winner of the FRIPESCI Prize: Cannes Film Festival
• In Competition: Golden Camera at 2025 Cannes Critics Week

Editorial Recommendations

"Seto’s newest film is a rare and absolutely ravishing work of art." – View of the Arts

Language

No dialogue

Suitability

Recommended Age: 13+