The Violinist Co-Director Raúl García Interview | From Annecy to Best Animated Feature?

In this episode of Cartoon Contender, Nick Spake sits down with Raul Garcia, the co-director of the animated epic, The Violinist. Winning the Cristal Award for Best Film at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, The Violinist tells a gripping love story spanning eight decades. Even as our leads find themselves separated by class, war, and time, music provides an unbreakable link. We discuss the film's ambitious production across multiple countries, Garcia's collaboration with co-director Ervin Han, and whether The Violinist will be in the running for the Best Animated Feature Oscar this year.