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Thru the Moebius Strip (2005)
Directed By Glenn Chaika
Designed by Jean “Moebius” Giraud
Produced in France and China
Approximate Run Time: 87 minutes

“Thru the Moebius Strip is a fast-paced science fiction and fantasy action adventure set in the distant future and across two worlds. The intergalactic story is based upon more than 400 sketches by renowned French comics artist Jean “Moebius” Giraud, who personally supervised the entire production from Paris. The legendary French graphic novelist and veteran Hollywood concept artist Giraud broke new ground in comic art in the 1970s. FernGully scribe James Cox wrote the script.

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Synopsis: Jac Weir — a troubled yet highly intelligent fourteen-year-old — searches for answers about the disappearance of his father eight years ago. Simon disappeared soon after successfully activating his technological marvel named the Mobius Field Portal. The portal is a scientific breakthrough that distorts space itself, allowing the crossing of great distances instantly.

Jac’s daily life on the family’s dusty space farm is changed forever when his questions are answered in a flash of blinding light. With the aid of science and magic of an alien civilization, Jac is contacted by the father he barely knows.

Simon Weir has become lost and trapped in the space-time portal he created, and his son Jac must search for him through a myriad number of planets, filled with wondrous sights and often gigantic beings. Jac, a brave, resourceful 14 year-old boy, crosses over to the Planet Raphicca, 27.2 million light years away. Jac discovers that his father is prisoner in a kingdom of giant aliens who believe in magic and a medieval code of chivalry. Once he finds his father, Jac discovers that part of the rescue process is going to involve helping his father’s giant alien friend regain the throne.

In the midst of a raging battle between good and evil, Jac rescues his father, his newfound family of aliens, the planet of Raphicca, and ultimately, the universe.

Thru the Moebius Strip is the story of a young man’s journey through foreign worlds in search of something important to him unlike any other. Fourteen-year-old Jac is a rebellious and somewhat stubborn young man, unwilling to accept the sudden loss of his father. Jac’s determination and undying affection are what guide him all over the universe in search of his father. Thru the Moebius Strip follows Jac’s expedition to rescue his father from the clutches of giant medieval aliens, and the voyage the two must subsequently begin in order to return to their home, 27.2 million light years away.

Jac will make new friends, make new enemies, and come to learn more about himself through his journey around the universe than he ever expected.

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Science fiction animation fans may find Thru the Moebius Strip an intriguing film due to its outstanding conceptual artwork from Jean Giraud, and due also in part to the CG film’s confident animation. “Moebius” being one of his pseudonyms, Giraud creatively incorporates the Mobius Strip in the story as a space-time tunnel, which enables Jac, the 14-year-old hero, to rescue his physicist father, Simon Weir, and conquer the evil emperor on the alien planet.

Bringing Hollywood firepower to the table is veteran screenwriter Jim Cox, a Disney pro whose credits include writing “FernGully.”

Mark Hamill, who plays the famous role of Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” series, lent his voice to the production, playing Jac’s father in the English version.

In addition, some Oriental elements such as Kung Fu and traditional costume and music have been added to give the epic film a little Chinese feel.”

Title: Thru the Moebius Strip [French Title: Le Ruban de Moebius]
Release Year: 2005
Production Country: France, China
Film Director: Glenn Chaika
Animation Studio: GDC Entertainment Ltd.
Medium: computer generated
Genre: sci-fi, adventure 
Length: 87 minutes