Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

In the cold and rainy city of Edinburgh in 1874, baby Jack is born with a frozen heart. To save his life, the midwife, Miss Acacia, replaces his faulty heart with a cuckoo-clock. Jack survives, but must follow three strict rules: avoid strong emotions, never wind the clock, and most importantly, never fall in love. He lives a secluded life until he hears the enchanting singing of a young street performer, Miss Acacia. Fascinated, Jack ventures out into the world, determined to find her, risking everything he has to experience love.

Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique visual style, imaginative storytelling, and emotional depth. While it found a dedicated audience for its artistic merit, it was not a major mainstream success.

• Praised for its visually stunning and highly original animation style.
• Lauded for its whimsical and emotionally resonant fairy-tale narrative.
• Some critics found the plot occasionally predictable or overly sentimental.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique artistic vision and touching story, often highlighting the beautiful animation and the touching romantic elements. A common sentiment is that it's a charming and original fairy tale.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2015 César Awards.

The film's soundtrack was composed and performed by the lead singer of the French band Dionysos, Mathias Malzieu, who also voices the protagonist, Jack.