My Life in Versailles: Animation for the whole family at the second annual Ode to Joy Film Festival San Francisco
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Villa Albertine San Franjcisco is delighted to be part of the second edition of Ode to Joy: European CineFest San Francisco organized by the European Union Office in San Francisco. Following the success of the inaugural festival last year, the 2026 edition will once again celebrate the richness and diversity of European cinema, bringing audiences together through culture, creativity, and dialogue.
This year will be dedicated to “European Feel-Good Cinema”, showcasing a curated selection of uplifting, accessible, audience and kid friendly films from across 17 EU Member States.
In partnership with the Consulate General of Luxembourg in San Francisco, Villa Albertine presents My Life in Versailles, A French-Luxembourgish animated feature film directed by Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat and Nathaniel H’limi, accompanied with complimentary sweets.
About the film: My Life in Versailles (2019), by Nathaniel H’Limi and Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat
After losing her parents, eight-year-old Violette moves in with her uncle Régis, a maintenance worker at the Château de Versailles. Though the transition is difficult at first, she gradually finds comfort in new friendships, unexpected adventures, and a growing bond with her uncle. A heartwarming story about family, resilience, and finding a place to belong.
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The Delegation of the European Union
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