Depicting a very different monochromatic Paris than in ANGEL-A, this stunning directorial début, futuristic noir animation is like a black & white comic come to life. 7 years in the making, it was animated using the latest stopmotion technology, after capturing movements of actual actors. Paris, 2054, a brilliant young scientist is kidnapped. Her research into the prevention of aging has made her employers (the megalithic multinational corporation Avalon) rich and powerful. They want her found and turn to controversial hostage retrieval specialist Bartholomew Karas.