National GeographicDocumentary Films is bringingBlinkto theaters on October 4 in the U.S. and Canada, butScreen Rantfirst has an exclusive clip to share with the world. The project is co-directed by Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher, who won theAcademy Award for Best DocumentaryFeature with 2022’sNavalny, on which Stenson served as associate editor. The duo follows the Pelletier family, who take their four children on a global adventure after three of them are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa.
The rare, incurable disorder leads to permanent vision loss, which is why parents Edith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier sought to share the wonders of the world with their young children before it was too late. As chronicled inBlink, the family soaks in the breathtaking sights before them while also grappling with the reality of the challenges that lie ahead. It is a touching tale that perfectly incorporatesNational Geographic’s love of the natural worldwith the human interest stories that are often at the heart of Disney’s work.
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Blinkhas already received acclaim at its Telluride premiere earlier this year, and is creating even more buzz due to being Roher’s first feature film sinceNavalnyswept award shows. Check outScreen Rant’s exclusive clip above and read on to learn a little bit more about the Pelletier family.
National Geographic’s Blink Is A Powerful Story About Familial Love
The clip offers a lighthearted look at the Pelletier’s family vacation, as Edith shouts at the kids in French to stay still while she takes a photo. Her experience as a former resort activity coordinator certainly lends itself to making plans for their little troupe, and her position as the unofficial trip photographer leads her to often be found behind the camera rather than in the pictures.
The reason she took so many shots, she reveals, is that “with very little central vision, you’re able to still see pictures.” The hope is that her children will be back to go back through the proof of their trip and remember all the vivid and beautiful details without having to recall the uncomfortable complaints or additional toil they underwent in the moment. Hilariously, this point is underscored by one of the children complaining about the sheer amount of photographs being taken.
While the National Geographic documentary film focuses on Edith and Sébastien, their kids are all equally important participants with personalities of their own. Mia (13) loves to take leadership and dance, Léo (11) isa Dungeons & Dragons fanwho loves books, Colin (9) is a soccer fan with a shy streak, and Laurent (7) is the class clown. Despite the diagnosis, the Pelletiers prove to be a loving family who find joy in the world around them, andBlinkwill make certain that joy is never forgotten.
Walt Disney Studios will releaseBlinktheatrically in US and Canada on October 4.Get tickets here.
