Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy)

Marcel, Father Christmas (and the little pizza delivery boy)

2024 · 45 min · Animation, Comedy

Christmas Eve, somewhere in a gray suburb, a young daydreaming pizza delivery boy named Abdou, meets the real Santa Claus, who’s name is Marcel. The journey of this worn out and tired old man is jeopardized by a stupid accident with a scooter. Thanks to Abdou, who calls on the help of some of the neighborhood’s unusual characters, Santa’s distribution is completed. In a mayhem of song and dance, Christmas is saved!

Directed by Julie Rembauville · Written by Julie Rembauville

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