Candide
We believe that adapting Voltaire's Candide (originally published in 1759) in a free way entirely based on contemporary references, is a revolutionary mission. Not only because it is a rare take on animation as a genre, but also because - in a much entertaining way - it is a critical interpretation of the challenges imposed on core democratic values. This is a series that isn't just a visual gag or a wonderfully cheap laugh, but it also looks some very hard realities of life straight in the eye. We are convinced that there is a need among the audience to watch culturally rich, thoughtful unique animation shows, which reflect on our current situation in a satirical tone. Imagine Candide as the new show completely aware of The Amazing World of Gumball, as well as South Park, Rick and Morty or Bojack Horseman, yet with a distinguished graphic design, and characters partly 18th century partly 21st century style. Candide is a non-conventional show, it works with witty, critical thinking yet it quotes popular topics from mass media, like cutting out Rainforests, climate change and the political-financial elite, the effects of terrorism, life in warzones, unresolved immigration issues, emerging dictatorship, challenges of the high tech lifestyles, or man in space. It is made in the spirit of Voltaire, but it takes place in today's globalized world, therefore there are many ways to see ourselves in this mirror .
- 2018-2020
- 1 season
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
We believe that adapting Voltaire's Candide (originally published in 1759) in a free way entirely based on contemporary references, is a revolutionary mission. Not only because it is a rare take on animation as a genre, but also because - in a much entertaining way - it is a critical interpretation of the challenges imposed on core democratic values. This is a series that isn't just a visual gag or a wonderfully cheap laugh, but it also looks some very hard realities of life straight in the eye. We are convinced that there is a need among the audience to watch culturally rich, thoughtful unique animation shows, which reflect on our current situation in a satirical tone. Imagine Candide as the new show completely aware of The Amazing World of Gumball, as well as South Park, Rick and Morty or Bojack Horseman, yet with a distinguished graphic design, and characters partly 18th century partly 21st century style. Candide is a non-conventional show, it works with witty, critical thinking yet it quotes popular topics from mass media, like cutting out Rainforests, climate change and the political-financial elite, the effects of terrorism, life in warzones, unresolved immigration issues, emerging dictatorship, challenges of the high tech lifestyles, or man in space. It is made in the spirit of Voltaire, but it takes place in today's globalized world, therefore there are many ways to see ourselves in this mirror .
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2018 - 2020
Episode 1
The Adventures of Candide
Candide, the naive adventurer, explores the globalized 21st century world with the openness of a baby. Appearing in several different roles, he is the most enthusiastic participant of the Mars Expedition, the most obedient follower of Dear dictator, the most optimistic victim of the end of the world etc. When he is, for example, overwhelmed by the flood of catastrophes, egoism, discrimination and destruction he witnesses, he simply opens the self-help book written by his master, Pangloss, and takes a few Optimin pills to control his hormones. Candide re-plunges into further adventures and his quest to obtain the favors of his love, Cunegonde.
Episode 2
Break a leg, Candide!
Episode 3
The recipe for happiness that lies within everyone and can be learned in 16+3 simple steps
Episode 4
The recipe for happiness that lies within everyone and can be learned in 16+3 simple steps
Episode 5
Candide fills a market niche
Episode 6
Candide on the edge of history
Episode 7
Kunigunda is warming globally
Episode 8
Dear Leader
Episode 9
In which Candide fears he's freezing to death, then actually almost freezes to death, and finally freezes to death
Episode 10
Shadow government
Episode 11
The top ten thousandths
Episode 12
Planet: Pangloss
Episode 13