Nine-year-old Lucie joins her archaeologist mother in Bectoile for the summer. She soon discovers that her mother’s excavation site hides a long-buried family secret, which she’s determined to uncover with the help of a pair of friendly chickadees and her friend Yann. Created entirely from cut-paper animation, The songbirds' secret stands as a poetic masterpiece in animated cinema, reminiscent of Michel Ocelot’s work. Antoine Lanciaux explores mature and meaningful themes often neglected in children’s films. Praised at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, this handmade gem features 2,000 puppets and 850 shots, a tender and visually stunning delight. Recommended for ages 6 and up.