The Upside Down River is an adventure story based on the cult youth novel by Jean-Claude Mourlevat featuring a breathtaking quest for the one magical drop of water from the River Qjar that allows for eternity.
Producer
Dandelooo, Vivi Film & Sparkle Animation
Director
Paul Leluc
Script
Guillaume Mautalent, Sébastien Oursel
Copyright
© Dandelooo, Vivi Film, Sparkle Animation – 2026
Distinction
Award-winning novel written by Jean-Claude Mourlevat, recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the “Nobel Prize” of children’s literature
Theatrical release
France Condor Distribution – February 2027
Book versions available around the world
France by Pocket Jeunesse
United Kingdom by Andersen Press
Italy by Rizzoli
China by United Sky
Germany by Carlsen
Czech Republic by Nakladatelstvi Baobab
Netherland by Querido
Taiwan by Solo Press
Estonia by Avita
Latvia by Janis Roz
Bosnia by Malik
Hungary by Pozsonyi Pagony
Turkey by Can Yayinlari
Ukraine by Can Nasha Idea
Russia by Samokat
Kazakhstan by Steppe & World
Slovakia by Artforum
