Studio 100 Film has added the action-packed animated feature “Rally – From Paris to the Pyramids” to its slate and will present the first footage from the film to buyers at next month’s European Film Market in Berlin.
“Rally – From Paris to the Pyramids” is produced by Qvisten Animation, Scandinavia’s leading animation studio, known for box office hits such as “Captain Sabertooth” and “Cattle Hill.”
The film is directed by Norwegian filmmaker Rasmus A. Sivertsen, whose credits include “Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel,” “Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond,” “Three Robbers and a Lion” and “In the Forest of Huckybucky.” The screenplay is written by Rob Sprackling, best known for “Gnomeo & Juliet,” Disney’s “The Queen’s Corgi” and “Heidi – Rescue of the Lynx,” in collaboration with Karsten Fullu.
The adventure film for family audiences follows Reodor Felgen, a brilliant but eccentric inventor, and his two unlikely friends—Solan, a daring magpie, and Ludvig, a timid hedgehog—as they attempt to redeem themselves by competing in the Paris-to-the-Pyramids rally. Equipped with their racecar, Il Tempo Gigante, the trio embark on a high-stakes journey through bustling Paris, across the perilous Italian Alps, and into the scorching Egyptian desert.
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The film is inspired by the work of Norwegian author Kjell Aukrust, and the iconic Il Tempo Gigante, one of the most beloved cars in Norway’s automotive culture.
Sivertsen explains: “Kjell Aukrust loved fast cars and bold journeys. This film captures that spirit with unforgettable characters and a race like no other.”
The film, which is produced by Rebecca Padoin, is set for delivery in 2025 and will be distributed in Scandinavia by Nordisk Film Distribution around Christmas 2025.
Lorena Booth, senior acquisitions and sales manager at Studio 100 International, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with the talented team at Qvisten Animation on this action-packed rally adventure that promises great entertainment for the whole family, especially car enthusiasts. Following these unlikely heroes on their
journey to overcome obstacles with ingenuity, determination and creativity will captivate audiences of all ages. We couldn’t be more excited to unveil the first footage at EFM.”
During EFM, Studio 100 Film will be based at the Marriott Hotel.