Voice Actors Share Emotional Insights from 'Les Schtroumpfs' Release
'Les Schtroumpfs' voice actors reflect on their emotional dubbing experience as the film releases.
Key Points
- • 'Les Schtroumpfs – Le film' released on July 16, 2025.
- • The plot involves the kidnapping of Grand Schtroumpf by Gargamel and Razamel.
- • Sophie Essaïdi and Jérôme Commandeur share their emotional dubbing experiences.
- • The film features themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery.
The recently released film 'Les Schtroumpfs – Le film' hit theaters on July 16, 2025, continuing the beloved saga of the blue creatures created by Peyo. This latest installment begins with a gripping plot involving the kidnapping of the Grand Schtroumpf by the notorious sorcerers Gargamel and his brother Razamel. To save him, the determined Schtroumpette, voiced by Rihanna, teams up with the Schtroumpf Sans Nom, voiced in French by Jérôme Commandeur. Their adventure offers a vibrant mix of animation and live-action, weaving through fantastical realms populated by entertaining characters, including voice contributions from Patricia Kaas and Gérard Hernandez, who has portrayed the Grand Schtroumpf since 1981.
The film balances action with a meaningful soundtrack featuring original songs, including a piece by Rihanna, enhancing its emotional and musical appeal to both children and adults. In a recent interview, voice actors Sophie Essaïdi and Jérôme Commandeur expressed how the project touched them deeply. Essaïdi commented, "We come out of this film moved and touched... many adults have told me the same thing. It’s a film that does good." Meanwhile, Commandeur remarked on the film's messages, emphasizing its life lessons, and encouraging viewers to explore their identities and embrace their emotions. With its concise runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, 'Les Schtroumpfs' aims to create a heartfelt and engaging experience for all audiences.