The Rootman
Sep 02, 2026 · 4m
Director
Yannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer, Alizée GerberOverview
In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?
Cast of The Rootman
Crew of The Rootman
Yannick BarelDirector, Production Design, Storyboard, Lighting Director, Director of Photography
Benjamin MaurerDirector, Animation, Screenplay, Modeling- Alizée GerberDirector, Production Design, Animation
- Jürgen HaasProducer
- Thomas StolzMusic
- Valentine MoserAnimation
Joseph WallaceTechnical Advisor, Story Consultant- Silvana BornerAnimation
About The Rootman
What is The Rootman about?
In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?
When was The Rootman released?
The Rootman was released on September 2, 2026.
How long is The Rootman?
The Rootman runs 4 minutes.
Who directed The Rootman?
The Rootman was directed by Yannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer and Alizée Gerber.
Who is in the cast of The Rootman?
The cast of The Rootman includes Adeline Waser (Lilly), Joseph Wallace (The Rootman), Joseph Wallace (The Rabbit), Yannick Barel (The Frog) and Mahayla Gundlach-Graham (Nora).