Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Christian Duguay (director) |
| Products | Adventure drama film |
Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues () is a 2015 French adventure drama film helmed by director Christian Duguay. This movie adapts the 1966 novel Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry, which itself was derived from the 1965 television series. It serves as the second entry in a trilogy, following the 2013 release Belle and Sebastian and preceding the 2018 sequel Belle and Sebastien: Friends for Life.
Cast
- Félix Bossuet portrays Sébastien
- Tchéky Karyo appears as César
- Thierry Neuvic takes on the role of Pierre
- Margaux Châtelier plays Angélina
- Thylane Blondeau acts as Gabriele
- Urbain Cancelier features as The Mayor
- Joseph Malerba is cast as Alfonso
- Ludi Boeken plays Marcel
- Jeffrey Noel appears as Louis
- Frédéric Épaud portrays René
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 78% based on 9 critics' reviews. Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter characterized it as "unsophisticated children's entertainment," citing its "broadly sketched characters" and a storyline reminiscent of an afterschool special. Meanwhile, Jake Wilson from The Age described the movie as somewhat simplistic and lacking originality but acknowledged that it "retains a good deal of charm."