New Trailer for French Animated Film ‘Muyi’ About a Girl and a Mask​

“I see my new life.” Gebeka Films in France has revealed the first official trailer for a new French animated film titled Muyi, set in China about a young girl and the tale of the “Handsome General”. The full French title is also Muyi, la légende du village des femmes (Muyi, the legend of the village of women), and it’s directed by the animation filmmaker Julien Chheng, also known for “The Spy Dancer” story from Star Wars: Visions. This new animated film is about Muyi, a fearless young girl who lives on a Chinese secluded mountain in a mysterious village where men are forbidden. On the Day of the Dead, a traveling opera troupe performs the famous play “The Handsome General”. But the intriguing play awakens old secrets and quickly brings chaos to the village after she tries on the mask. Featuring the voices of Lucie Zhang as Muyi, Jean-Stan Du Pac, Guillaume Bouchède, Yumi Fujimori, Colette Venhard, and Astor Chheng. This already premiered at the 2026 Annecy Film Festival this summer, and just played at TIFF, and has a French theatrical release set for February 2027, but no US release confirmed yet. It looks absolutely gorgeous! With this unique 2D painted animation style. Yep – seems like it might be something special! Subtitles available.

Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Julien Chheng’s animated film Muyi, direct from YouTube:

Deep in the mountains of China, Muyi, a fearless young girl, grows up with her grandma in a mysterious village where men are forbidden. One day, she crosses paths with a traveling opera troupe that tells the legend of the Handsome General—a mythical warrior who wears a magical helmet. By awakening this tale from ancient China, Muyi gradually uncovers the secrets of her village and her own family. Muyi, also titled in French in full Muyi, la légende du village des femmes (Muyi, the legend of the village of women), is directed by acclaimed animation filmmaker Julien Chheng, director of the film Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia, plus “The Spy Dancer” film in Star Wars: Visions, and more animated series & shorts previously. The screenplay is written by Julien Chheng & Sujuan Xu. It’s produced by Oussama Bouacheria, Julien Chheng, Ulysse Malassagne. Made by Studio La Cachette. This initially premiered at the 2026 Annecy Film Festival in France earlier this year. Gebeka Films debuts Julien Chheng’s Muyi film in French cinemas starting February 3rd, 2027 early next year. No US release is set yet – stay tuned. Anyone want to watch?

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