Belfort & Lupin

Belfort & Lupin
Genre
Created byTeddy J. Stehly
Developed byTeddy J. Stehly
Written byFlorence Marchal
Directed byPhilippe Vidal
Creative directorJustine Cunha
Voices of
  • Alexandre Nguyen
  • Hugo Brunswick
  • Barbara Tissier
  • Emmanuel Rausenberger
  • Antoine Schoumsky
  • Nathalie Homs
  • Magaly Rosenzweig
  • Guillaume Beaujolais
ComposerThibault Kientz Agyeman
Country of originFrance
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producers
  • Caroline Duvochel
  • Caroline Audebert
  • Raphaële Ingberg
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFrance 4
Okoo
ReleaseFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) –
present

Belfort & Lupin is a French animated television series created by Teddy J. Stehly and directed by Philippe Vidal. The series follows the adventures of Belfort, a refined spaniel, and Lupin, an intrepid wolf, who form an unlikely duo in the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV. The show premiered on February 7, 2025 on Okoo and February 10, 2025 on France 4.[1]

Synopsis

The series takes place in the 17th century in the Palace of Versailles. It focuses on Belfort, an intelligent and elegant spaniel who is favored by the Sun King (Louis XIV), and Lupin, a wild but generous wolf, living in the gardens of the castle. Together, they solve mysteries involving the other animals of the royal estate while navigating between court intrigue and humorous adventures.

Each episode offers an independent plot while also developing an overall narrative framework around the relationships between the characters and the secrets hidden in the gardens of Versailles.

Cast and characters

  • Alexandre Nguyen as Belfort, a loyal brittany spaniel. He is often tasked with investigating strange events at the palace.
  • Hugo Brunswick as Lupin, a brave gray wolf. He inhabits the gardens of Versailles and helps Belfort solve mysteries while remaining discreet towards the humans.
  • Barbara Tissier as Ariane, an elegant and mysterious siamese cat who helps Belfort and Lupin with their investigations.
  • Guillaume Beaujolais as Louis XIV, the monarch reigning over Versailles
  • Emmanuel Rausenberger as Bontemps
  • Antoine Schoumsky as Bazire
  • Magali Rosenzweig as Ponne, one of Belfort's sisters, and Madame Rosa, an elephant living in the king's managerie
  • Barbara Tissier as Tane, one of Belfort's sisters
  • Nathalie Homs as Diane, Belfort's mother

Production

The show is produced by Ellipse Animation and Belvision Studios in collaboration with France Télévisions. Development on the show began as early as 2019.

This is the final show that Philippe Vidal had contributed to before his death on September 7, 2025.[2]

Episodes

No.TitleWritten byStoryboarded byOkoo release date France 4 air dateProd.
code 
1"The Wig House"Teddy J. StehlyTeresa GuarnidoFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 10, 2025[3]108
2"The Cat Did It"Cyril Deydier & Baptiste GrosfileyJosé Luis MarcoFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 11, 2025[4]107
3"The Swan's Ballet"Teddy J. StehlyJosé Luis MarcoFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 12, 2025[5]115
4"Elite Dog"Cyril Deydier & Baptiste GrosfileyMiguel De LalorFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 13, 2025[6]105
5"The Garden Maze"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetPhilippe VidalFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 14, 2025[7]103
6"The Dance Recital"Teddy J. StehlySophie MoulinFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 17, 2025[8]126
7"Swans in Distress"Fabienne GambrelleTeresa GuarnidoFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 18, 2025[9]113
8"The King's Peas"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetSophie MoulinFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 19, 2025[10]119
9"Family Portrait"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetPhilippe VidalFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 20, 2025[11]102
10"The Gardens of Versailles"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetJuliette RebolloFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 21, 2025[12]109
11"Fly Flamingo Fly"Cyril Deydier & Baptiste GrosfilleyMélanie LopezFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 24, 2025[13]111
12"Lupin Against the Clock"Cyril Deydier & Baptiste GrosfilleyFrançois DufourFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 25, 2025[14]118
13"Major Dischord"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetAlix AdamFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)February 26, 2025[15]125
14"Ruckus at the Menagerie"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetMiguel De LalorFebruary 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)February 27, 2025[16]112
15"Sick as a Dog"Teddy J. StehlyFrançois DufourFebruary 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)February 28, 2025[17]110
16"The Royal Horse Show"Cyril Deydier & Baptiste GrosfilleyPhilippe VidalFebruary 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)March 3, 2025[18]106
17"Marmot on Ice"Teddy J. StehlyPhilippe VidalFebruary 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)March 4, 2025[19]101
18"Billiards on the Move"Cyril Deydier & Baptist GrosfilleyJuliette RebolloFebruary 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)March 5, 2025[20]124
19"Madam Rosa Turns 100"Fabienne GambrelleDiego ZamoraMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 9, 2025[21]114
20"Ostriches on the Run"Sébastien Oursel, Guillaume Mautalent & Teddy J. StehlyMarc PerretMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 6, 2025[22]104
21"Fire Quirks"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetJuliette RebolloMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 10, 2025[23]121
22"A Flea in the Ear"Catherine Billimof & Anne DucruetAimée MoreauMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 11, 2025[24]117
23"An Important Visit"Teddy J. StehlyJosé Luis MarcoMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 12, 2025[25]120
24"The Other Belfort"Fabienne GambrelleTeresa GuarnidoMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 13, 2025[26]116
25"Very Important Lion"Hadrien Krasker, Mathieu Bouckenhove & Teddy J. StehlyGaëlle RoubyMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 16, 2025[27]123
26"The Big Bad Wolf"Teddy J. StehlyMiguel De LalorMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)June 17, 2025[28]122

Notes

  1. ^ Credited under their production labels Dargaud Media and Ellipsanime Productions

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