Dounia et la princesse d'Alep

Dounia and the princess of Aleppo is the sort of movie to juxtapose a child-like sense of wonder and tropes (like a child narrator) with the grimness of the real world. It is specifically about the Syria Civil War. And how it impacted the people of Aleppo.

The animation is a pleasant 2D. It has a rather white-leaning palette, which reflects the star and moon visual and narrative motifs. The character designs are mostly pleasant looking, though I'm iffy about the teeth.

Besides the nocturnal motifs, the movie also has a consistent bird motif, which exemplifies the dignity of the main character and her search for freedom and safety.

A solid recommendation.