A writer once said: The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. In this world lives a tiny cloud fish, searching for its place in the aquatic kingdom. Despite its small size, it is curious and wants to see the same things that the bigger fish do.

French animation director Garcia bleeds watercolours to awaken an underwater universe echoing the world of explorer Jacques Cousteau. By making fish the heroes of his ingenious animated film, the author draws us into the bustling life of turquoise and deep waters that younger viewers are free to discover. Screened at several prestigious film festivals, Garcia’s animation is a philosophical dive into the desire to grow up and take on responsibility.