April and the Sandman (1994)
The wonder of Christmas lights the world when kindhearted Sandman uses his magic sand to make toys come alive. One little doll named April gets sprinkled and is delighted that she can now talk, walk and sing. She takes off for an adventure into the real world, only to find that not everyone is as nice as the Sandman, especially the clumsy grinch, Bootlace, who wants to capture her and all the other real toys to sell to the highest bidder. But it is Christmas Eve, a time for miracles, and April and the Sandman are about to save the toys and make children's dreams come true.
Director: José Xavier
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Philippe Dumat as Père Brodequin / Jo l'Arlequino / L'éléphant / Un soldat |
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Amélie Morin as Avril |
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Christian Alers as Le marchand de sable / Jess le robot |
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Sylvie Jacob as Laura |
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Claude Chantal as Mme Petsec / Véra |
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Francis Lax as Le perroquet / Le panda |
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Gérard Surugue as Le singe / Le nounours / Un soldat |
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Dolly Vanden as La femme au téléphone / Le frère |
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Patrick Préjean as Le clown |
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Sarah Marot as La sœur |
| Directing | José Xavier | Director |