Once Upon a Time... The Objects

Once Upon a Time... The Objects takes a playful yet informative look at the things we use every day and the long arc of human curiosity that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a familiar object like a soccer ball, a pair of glasses, or a simple spoon and follows its story through time and across cultures. Rather than a straight history lesson, the show threads science, design, and culture into short narratives that reveal how materials, tools, and ideas accumulate over centuries. Viewers see how a staircase or a pocket of fabric connects to experiments, inventions, and trades, reframing everyday life as a map of human ingenuity. A warm narrator guides the path, tying the threads of history to modern life, while crisp animation and simple diagrams help explain ideas without overwhelming young audiences.

Directed by Luc Vinciguerra and created by Albert Barillé, Hélène Barillé and Vincent Bonjour, the series arrives in 2024 as a lively animated documentary for children and families, weaving science and history through objects we think we know and use every day, with Jean-Claude Donda voicing Maestro.

Box office does not apply to a TV series and there are no reported box office figures for this program. It is released primarily as a broadcast and streaming title rather than a film, designed for home viewing and classroom use.

As of now there are no announced nominations or wins for this title. The creative team has framed the series as an educational, kid friendly exploration of everyday objects, hoping it will resonate with families and educators and perhaps earn recognition in the future.

The show emphasizes curiosity, explaining how objects are born from a chain of ideas, experiments, and trade. The tone stays playful but informative, inviting young viewers to connect science and history to daily life while keeping the rhythm fun and accessible. It rewards careful observation.