The Night Boots

The Night Boots

The Night Boots

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The Night Boots

2024

0h 12m

7.0(4 votes)

Animation

Fantasy

Overview

The forest can be full of scary creatures, Eliot’s parents caution, but the mystery might be too tempting for a kid who doesn’t want to go to bed.

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2 videos

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4 members

Acting

Bernard Bouillon

La bête / The little creature (voice: French and English version)

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Acting

Brieuc Laudet

Eliot (voice: French version)

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Sound

Loïc Burkhardt

Adult (voice: French version)

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Production

Yves Bouveret

Adult (voice: French version)

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