Pierre Baussaron

Chicken for Linda! serves up a quirky little slice of chaos—one of those animated stories that’s all heart and slapstick, but with enough bite to keep the grown-ups grinning too. The gist? Linda’s having a day. Her mom, Paulette, screws up big time and in a desperate attempt to make it right, promises Linda the one thing she’s craving: chicken with peppers, just like her dad used to make. Sounds simple, right? Ha. Cue the wild goose chase across town, dodging cops, nosy neighbors, and pretty much every obstacle you can dream up on a rainy day in the city. Paulette’s frantic quest quickly spirals into something epic, dragging in everyone from the local butcher to a band of oddball residents. At its core, it’s a story about making amends and the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to for the people we love, all wrapped up in a whirlwind of color and absurdity. The animation’s bold and a little offbeat—think wobbly lines, exaggerated expressions, pure kinetic energy. There’s this undercurrent of nostalgia too, like a love letter to messy families and impossible promises. And just when you think you’ve got it pegged as a cute kids’ movie, it tosses in these little gut-punch moments that hit home for anyone who’s ever tried (and failed) to fix a mistake. It’s charming, slightly bonkers, and honestly, pretty unforgettable.