A Town Called Panic

A Town Called Panic

Year: 2009

Runtime: 75 min

Language: French

Directors: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar

Animation

Three toy friends—Cowboy, Indian, and Horse—embark on a chaotic journey when a barbecue gift leads to an unexpected and increasingly large brick purchase. Their misadventures take them across diverse landscapes, including the earth's core, icy tundras, and an underwater world. Along the way, they face perilous situations and their antics spiral out of control in this animated comedy filled with laughter and mayhem.

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1

Tranquil Life

Cowboy, Indian, and Horse lead a peaceful existence in their rural home, seemingly content with their simple lives. Their days are filled with friendship and harmony, characterized by shared experiences and mutual understanding.

Rural Home
2

Forgotten Birthday

Cowboy and Indian suddenly realize they've forgotten Horse's birthday, an oversight that puts them in a panic. Determined to keep their forgetfulness a secret, they devise a plan to surprise him with a special gift.

Rural Home
3

Secret Barbecue Plan

In an effort to make amends, Cowboy and Indian decide to build a barbecue as a surprise for Horse. They cleverly persuade their neighbor, Steven, to send Horse on a mission, allowing them time to execute their plan.

Rural Home
4

Meeting Jacqueline Longray

While at the music school, Horse meets Mrs. Jacqueline Longray, a beautiful horse and music teacher. Captivated by her charm, Horse tries to impress her by attempting to play the piano, which leads to a budding romantic connection.

Music School
5

Ordering Chaos

Back at home, Indian attempts to order fifty bricks for the barbecue but mistakenly orders fifty million instead, leading to chaos. Cowboy and Indian decide to stack the extra bricks, turning them into a massive cube on their house.

Rural Home
6

House Collapse

That evening, disaster strikes as the weight of the stacked bricks causes their house to collapse completely. In the aftermath, Horse expresses his anger and demands that Cowboy and Indian rebuild their home.

Rural Home
7

Walls Being Stolen

As they begin rebuilding, the group's newly constructed walls start disappearing mysteriously. After a stakeout, they discover that a family of cone-headed aquatic creatures is responsible for the theft.

Rural Home
8

Chase and Fall

In a comical chase after one of the thieves named Gerard, the trio ends up tumbling into the Earth's core. This unexpected fall leads them to an entirely different world filled with challenges.

Earth's Core
9

Captured by Scientists

Emerging from the core, they find themselves in a frigid tundra and are quickly captured by powerful scientists operating a giant robot penguin. The situation grows dire as they confront Gerard once more.

Tundra
10

Escape via Snowball

Amidst their chaotic capture, the group finds a way to escape by hitching a ride on a massive snowball launched at their home. However, Gerard redirects their escape path toward his underwater habitat.

Tundra
11

Underwater Adventure

Donning scuba gear, the group dives after Gerard and uncovers an underwater version of their house. They learn that Gerard's family intended to use the walls to build their own habitat, leading to a humorous confrontation.

Underwater Habitat
12

Santa Clause Disguise

To outsmart the aquatic creatures, Horse disguises himself as Santa Claus, tricking them and momentarily turning the tide in their favor. The trio employs a sawfish to demolish the aquatic family’s home for their escape.

Underwater Habitat
13

Community Battle

As they make their way to the surface, the aquatic family pursues them with swordfish attacks. Just in time, Steven and his family join the fray, providing assistance that leads to an explosive showdown.

Countryside
14

A Year Later

One year later, Gerard's family has successfully integrated into the community. Horse has improved his piano skills and is now in a relationship with Mrs. Jacqueline Longray, marking their happy reunion.

One Year Later Rural Home
15

Birthday Surprise

To celebrate Horse's birthday, Jacqueline surprises him with a party in an underwater department store. However, in a comical twist, Cowboy and Indian accidentally ignite fireworks, leading to a spectacular explosion.

Underwater Department Store

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